Plainview, New York vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 46.9% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $26,534 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to Plainview, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower