Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 36.7% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,983 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Scotch Plains, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower