Elkton, Maryland vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 9.1% cheaper than Elkton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,936 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Elkton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton, MD vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Elkton, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower