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LANCASTER vs. BOSTON
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
68.0%
more expensive
than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$84,009
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Boston
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lancaster, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
68.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
8.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
348.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.0% higher
Commute
46.3% higher
Health
20.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
30.0% higher
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