Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 2.0% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,014 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Belfast
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Lancaster, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower