Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 14.2% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $150,146 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to Hershey, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower