What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Westmont, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Westmont, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Westmont, Illinois could decrease to $42,544 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.

WESTMONT vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Westmont, Illinois vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 14.9% cheaper than Westmont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,544 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Westmont, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Westmont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Westmont, Illinois

Westmont, IL vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Westmont, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.6% higher

Commute

24.0% lower

Health

18.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Westmont, Illinois vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westmont, IL vs. Lancaster, PA

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