Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Buckhannon, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buckhannon, West Virginia is 14.0% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,990 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buckhannon, West Virginia is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Buckhannon
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Buckhannon, WV
Compared to Lancaster, Buckhannon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower