What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Riverton, Wyoming?

Childcare is 48% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Riverton, Wyoming?

A salary of $45,000 in Riverton, Wyoming should increase to $46,847 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.

RIVERTON vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Riverton, Wyoming vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 4.1% more expensive than Riverton, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $46,847 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverton, Wyoming.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Riverton, Wyoming
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
48% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton, WY vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Riverton, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

29.5% higher

Health

23.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Riverton, Wyoming vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Riverton, WY vs. Lancaster, PA

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