St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 21.4% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $91,057 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lancaster
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to St. Joseph, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher