Ripley, West Virginia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 14.0% more expensive than Ripley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,487 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ripley, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Ripley, West Virginia
Ripley, WV vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Ripley, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher