Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 7.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $80,844 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Milwaukee, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher