Palmer, Alaska vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 20.5% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,595 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Palmer, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower