Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Colstrip, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colstrip, Montana is 20.8% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,595 in Colstrip, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colstrip, Montana is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Colstrip
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Colstrip, MT
Compared to Lancaster, Colstrip is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower