Aiken, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 5.8% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,897 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Aiken, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher