Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 11.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,084 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to Scranton, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower