Middlesex, New Jersey vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 23.2% cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $92,145 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex, NJ vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Middlesex, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower