What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Siler City, North Carolina?

Health is 10% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Siler City, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Siler City, North Carolina should increase to $52,775 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.

SILER CITY vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Siler City, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 5.5% more expensive than Siler City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,775 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Siler City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Siler City, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
10% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Siler City, North Carolina

Siler City, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Siler City, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

10.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Siler City, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Siler City, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

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