Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 16.8% cheaper than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,576 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Bensalem, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower