What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Greensboro, North Carolina?

Health is 20% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Greensboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Greensboro, North Carolina should increase to $55,200 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (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.

GREENSBORO vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 10.4% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,200 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
20% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Greensboro, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.2% higher

Commute

19.7% higher

Health

20.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Greensboro, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

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