Ephrata, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 3.3% cheaper than Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,358 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ephrata, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata, PA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Ephrata, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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