Lancaster, PA vs Lebanon, PA

Lebanon is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Lancaster scores 86 compared to 76 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lancaster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lancaster is $1,177/month compared to $1,024/month in Lebanon — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lebanon is more affordable at $143,200 median vs $203,700.

Median household income in Lancaster is $63,421 compared to $47,439 in Lebanon (+33.7%). While Lancaster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lancaster spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Lebanon.