Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 15.3% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,667 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Valdez
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Lancaster, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher