Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 19.7% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,150 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Charles Town, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower