Dallas, Texas vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 9.6% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,158 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Dallas, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower