Cost of Living Calculator - Damascus, Maryland vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 27.9% cheaper than Damascus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,045 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Damascus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Damascus, Maryland
Damascus, MD vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Damascus, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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