Lancaster township, PA Cost of Living


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Lancaster township cost of living score
99.5
Less expensive
0.5% lower
than the US average
5.2% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Lancaster township, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Lancaster township, PA

Housing costs in Lancaster township?
A typical home costs $295,700, which is 12.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.8% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lancaster township costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Lancaster township?
To live comfortably in Lancaster township, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lancaster township?
Living in Lancaster Township, PA is relatively affordable compared to other areas of the state. The median household income is around $70,000 and the cost of living is about 12% lower than the national average. Housing prices are also very reasonable with median home values sitting at around $235,000. Compared to Philadelphia, PA which has a higher cost of living and housing costs of around $324,000, Lancaster Township provides an affordable option for those looking for a different lifestyle. Food and groceries do come at a slightly higher price than many other locations as it’s a tourist destination but overall it’s still cheaper than many locations in Pennsylvania.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLancaster townshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
  99.594.6100.0
  102.5100.3100
  112.2101.1100.0
  71.380.5100.0
  $295,700$242,800$338,100
  103.6%98.2%100.0%
  92.8104.0100.0
  113.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived here for some time and I have seen the mistreatment of people of other races. Blacks and others just dont belong has been the impression I have seen which  More

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Over 14 years ago

Lancaster is a lovely place to live. The weather covers a broad spectrum from rain, to snow, to 100 degree days (not many though). We do have lots of tourists but I've  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lancaster is a good town...more conservative than most...to raise kids. However, if you are an allergy sufferer, this is a very difficult environment particularily if  More

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