Lancaster, California vs. Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is 39.4% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $30,304 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Punxsutawney
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Punxsutawney, PA
Compared to Lancaster, Punxsutawney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower