What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Massachusettscompared to Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Massachusetts copmared to Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts should increase to $58,588 in Lancaster, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FITCHBURG vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Lancaster, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Massachusetts is 17.2% more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,588 in Lancaster, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, MA vs. Lancaster, MA

Compared to Fitchburg, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

13.7% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Lancaster, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fitchburg, MA vs. Lancaster, MA

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