Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 5.5% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,262 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Lancaster, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower