What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 29% more expensive in Lancaster.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $56,638 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.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 13.3% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,638 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
29% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Williamsport, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

11.1% higher

Health

13.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. Lancaster, PA

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