Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Charlton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlton, Massachusetts is 23.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,610 in Charlton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Charlton
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Charlton, MA
Compared to Lancaster, Charlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher