What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Childcare is 15% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $53,769 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 7.5% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,769 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
15% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Indianapolis, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

0.8% lower

Health

11.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Lancaster, PA

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