Lexington, Kentucky vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 0.9% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,442 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Lexington, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher