Dayton, Ohio vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 28.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $96,308 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Dayton, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower