Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 83.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,947 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lancaster, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  431.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher