What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Childcare is 40% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $51,466 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.

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GREENVILLE vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Greenville, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 2.9% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,466 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Greenville, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

18.2% higher

Health

15.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.9% lower

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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