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

Median Home Cost is 208% more expensive in Plainville.

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

A salary of $35,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $48,724 in Plainville, 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. PLAINVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Plainville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainville, Massachusetts is 39.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,724 in Plainville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Plainville
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Plainville, MA

Compared to Lancaster, Plainville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

183.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

32.7% higher

Health

20.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Plainville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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