Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Wisconsin is 3.5% cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,230 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Wisconsin is cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Lancaster, WI
Compared to Erie, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower