Berkeley, California vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 61.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $41,378 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Berkeley, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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