What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to North Augusta, South Carolina?

Childcare is 40% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to North Augusta, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in North Augusta, South Carolina should increase to $80,181 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.

NORTH AUGUSTA vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

North Augusta, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 6.9% more expensive than North Augusta, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,181 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Augusta, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than North Augusta, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% more expensive in Lancaster
than in North Augusta, South Carolina

North Augusta, SC vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to North Augusta, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

6.9% higher

Health

16.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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North Augusta, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Augusta, SC vs. Lancaster, PA

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