Rockville, Maryland vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 34.6% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $78,481 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Rockville, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower