Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. East Meadow, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Meadow, New York is 67.7% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $83,844 in East Meadow, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Meadow, New York is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in East Meadow
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. East Meadow, NY
Compared to Lancaster, East Meadow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  77.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher