Louisville, Kentucky vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 1.8% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Louisville, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher