What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Muscatine, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Muscatine, Iowa?

A salary of $40,000 in Muscatine, Iowa should increase to $48,628 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MUSCATINE vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Muscatine, Iowa vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 21.6% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,628 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Muscatine, Iowa

Muscatine, IA vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Muscatine, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% higher

Commute

44.9% higher

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Muscatine, Iowa vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muscatine, IA vs. Lancaster, PA

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