Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs Salem, Ohio


The cost of living in Salem, Ohio is 18.0% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,533 in Salem, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Ohio is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Salem
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs Salem, OH
Compared to Lancaster, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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