Mobile, Alabama vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 10.1% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,066 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Mobile, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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