Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 27.7% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $36,144 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Alpharetta, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower