What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Childcare is 39% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $35,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $39,065 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 11.6% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $39,065 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
39% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Springfield, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

8.6% higher

Health

11.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Lancaster, PA

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