Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Temple, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Temple, Texas is 8.2% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,893 in Temple, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Temple, Texas is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Temple
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Temple, TX
Compared to Lancaster, Temple is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower