Middletown, Delaware vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 24.4% cheaper than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $22,693 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Middletown, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower