Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs Switzer, West Virginia


The cost of living in Switzer, West Virginia is 17.5% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $22,268 in Switzer, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Switzer, West Virginia is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Switzer
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs Switzer, WV
Compared to Lancaster, Switzer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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