Allison Park, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Lancaster is moderately more affordable than Allison Park, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Allison Park scores 96 compared to 86 for Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Allison Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allison Park is $1,190/month compared to $1,177/month in Lancaster — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lancaster is more affordable at $203,700 median vs $328,700.

Median household income in Allison Park is $108,669 compared to $63,421 in Lancaster (+71.3%). While Allison Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allison Park spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Lancaster.