Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 10.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,968 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Dallas
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Lancaster, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher