Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Delaware City, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delaware City, Delaware is 6.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,286 in Delaware City, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delaware City, Delaware is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Delaware City
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Delaware City, DE
Compared to Lancaster, Delaware City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher