Murray, Kentucky vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 18.7% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $71,235 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Murray, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher