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

Health is 20% more expensive in Lancaster.

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

A salary of $75,000 in High Point, North Carolina should increase to $85,062 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.

HIGH POINT vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

High Point, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 13.4% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,062 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Health
20% more expensive in Lancaster
than in High Point, North Carolina

High Point, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to High Point, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

20.9% higher

Health

20.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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High Point, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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High Point, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

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