Roanoke, Virginia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 9.3% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,671 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Roanoke, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher