Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 20.3% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,686 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Lowell, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower