What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Mountain Top, Pennsylvania?

Health is 18% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Mountain Top, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,835 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTAIN TOP vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 1.7% more expensive than Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,835 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
18% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Mountain Top, PA vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Mountain Top, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

2.5% lower

Health

18.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Mountain Top, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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