Margate, Florida vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 11.6% cheaper than Margate, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,611 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Margate, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Margate, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Margate, Florida
Margate, FL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Margate, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower