Pierre, South Dakota vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 7.4% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,706 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Pierre, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher