Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 21.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,631 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Anchorage, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower