Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 11.6% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $159,090 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Chesapeake, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower