Trenton, New Jersey vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 5.6% cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $73,644 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Trenton, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower