What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Virginiacompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 338% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Virginia copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $68,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $120,359 in Arlington, Virginia (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.

LANCASTER vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 77.0% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,359 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Arlington, VA

Compared to Lancaster, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

407.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

36.0% higher

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, PA vs. Arlington, VA

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