Farmington, New Mexico vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 16.6% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,301 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
83% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Farmington, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher