East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 24.0% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,010 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Lancaster
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher