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CHICAGO vs. LANCASTER
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is
15.0%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$148,766
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Chicago, Lancaster is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
41.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.4% higher
Commute
34.9% lower
Health
27.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.5% lower
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