What is a pro or con of living in Montgomery, Massachusettscompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 106% more expensive in Montgomery.

What salary do I need to live in Montgomery, Massachusetts copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,215 in Montgomery, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LANCASTER vs. MONTGOMERY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Montgomery, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Massachusetts is 16.4% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,215 in Montgomery, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montgomery, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Montgomery, MA

Compared to Lancaster, Montgomery is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

13.8% higher

Health

18.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Montgomery, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, PA vs. Montgomery, MA

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