What is a pro or con of living in Troy, Michigancompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 120% more expensive in Troy.

What salary do I need to live in Troy, Michigan copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $91,429 in Troy, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LANCASTER vs. TROY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 21.9% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,429 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Troy
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Troy, MI

Compared to Lancaster, Troy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

132.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% lower

Commute

31.2% higher

Health

28.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, PA vs. Troy, MI

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