Springfield, Missouri vs. Lancaster, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, South Carolina is 12.1% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,051 in Lancaster, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, South Carolina is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Lancaster, SC
Compared to Springfield, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher