What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania?

Health is 22% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania should increase to $56,498 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.

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (WESTMORELAND COUNTY) vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 13.0% more expensive than Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,498 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
22% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania

Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.0% higher

Commute

0.3% higher

Health

22.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County), PA vs. Lancaster, PA

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