Towson, Maryland vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 21.0% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,490 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Towson, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower