What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Lancaster, South Carolina?

Childcare is 56% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Lancaster, South Carolina?

A salary of $45,000 in Lancaster, South Carolina should increase to $51,527 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.5% more expensive than Lancaster, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,527 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lancaster, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
56% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Lancaster, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

7.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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