Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean City, New Jersey vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 38.6% cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,699 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Ocean City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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