Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 13.1% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,435 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Worcester, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower