North East, Maryland vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 11.4% cheaper than North East, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,481 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North East, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than North East, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lancaster
than in North East, Maryland
North East, MD vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to North East, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower