Alexandria, Virginia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 34.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,567 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Alexandria, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower