New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 10.1% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $29,655 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lancaster
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to New Orleans, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher