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PHILADELPHIA vs. LANCASTER
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is
13.0%
cheaper
than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$347,782
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Philadelphia, Lancaster is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.0% lower
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Food
0.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
12.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.2% lower
Commute
36.5% lower
Health
9.9% higher
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Personal
11.6% lower
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