Silver City, New Mexico vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 17.4% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,717 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Silver City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% higher
      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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher