Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 0.7% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,322 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Lancaster, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower