Lancaster PA Cost Of Living [the 2020 cost of living in Lancaster, PA]

Lancaster PA cost of living. There are many factors that contribute to these costs here and I'll cover health, transportation, utilities, food, and the biggest factor: the costs for Lancaster PA homes for sale!
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[@MikesComputerTips]

When I moved to Lancaster in 1990 it was very inexpensive to buy or rent a house but since then prices have caught up just like everywhere else in the United States when the housing prices fell it was very hard to sell our house but we were lucky to sell it for what we paid for it

[@GinaLay]

We come here every year for the past five years to an air bnb. This video is very helpful. I’ve always dreamed of living here.

[@LancasterLiving]

It really is an awesome place to live. When that time comes, give me a call! :)

[@GinaLay]

I definitely will! Thank you! I’ve been binge watching your channel for the past few hours. Love your channel and I have subscribed. :-)

[@LancasterLiving]

@@GinaLay Appreciate the love!

[@clarify262]

Don’t come now we just had a police officer shoot an autistic individual and now people burned things , and broke the police stations windows. They been protesting all night , stay away and also it’s really boring here💯😂

[@GinaLay]

@@clarify262 That’s horrible!! 😔

[@kethsharakhlok1976]

Thanks for your informative series as it is as good for travel info. for my watching interest. As well as PA is closer to VA, I still have a lot to learn about this state beyond Philly (and Centralia???).

[@LancasterLiving]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@gabrieleskala313]

What gets me down a little about this place is even though it’s a growing economy. The landlords that are acquiring the rentals are big corporations making llcs everywhere. And the jobs do not pay well . My wife and i both work and make around 70k taxes are high here. Although it is great seeing diversity. Puertorricams, Indians, dominicans, even greeks. But its the same as many places I think. However many people do not accept you me being a Puerto Rican born and raised in PR . We get that a whole lot here .

[@edoconnor5528]

Here's why I left Pennsylvania......cost of living. We moved to Moldova in Eastern Europe and lived in the capital, Chisinau: 14 Months Average Monthly Expenses For Two People, (January 2020 - March 2021)…..A one bedroom, one bathroom, air conditioned, furnished apartment in center city….. • Rent: $338.00 • Apartment Expenses - Water / Sewer / Gas / Apartment Fees / Alarm: $53.27 • Electric: $26.04 • Cell Phone Minutes / Internet / Cable: $12.70 • Groceries (Food): $229.19 • Groceries (Non Food): $43.55 • Transportation: $3.16 • Medical / Rx: $119.12 I opted to buy the national health insurance as a back-up for anything big. That cost was $116.96 for the entire year. Neither of us used the national health plans. We paid for our health care out-of-pocket.

[@Ea79000ea]

I appreciate how you put the viewer's curiosity first and offering a helping hand rather than trying to sell us your business, fluffing Lancaster. Say it as it is, as you have done. Thank you!

[@LancasterLiving]

That’s what I’m here for! Honesty is my policy, and Lancaster may not be for everyone! :)

[@ibrahimalshahrani9137]

Hi Matt, we're moving to Lancaster and I've been finding your videos both informative as well as entertaining. Well done, keep it up, God bless Hope to meet you sometime

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Ibrahim! We’re happy to have you here. If you need help for a home search, let me know!

[@ibrahimalshahrani9137]

@@LancasterLiving Will definitely be my first choice as we progress! Hope to be able to take you up on that soon

[@DavidGeorgiaPersonalFinance]

We currently rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Landisville for $925 a month. It's a larger apartment, so it's a good price. Previously, though, we rented a 3-bedroom apartment in Willow Street for $750. It really depends on where you're looking. Also echo Josh's comment about factoring in property taxes to your overall housing payment if you're planning to buy. Very important!

[@LancasterLiving]

Very true David!

[@Destinee101]

Hello! would you mind sharing with me management in willow street ? I would greatly appreciate it.

[@davidkeetz]

wow - I've never wanted to move somewhere colder than where I'm at, but an upstate Pennsylvania area with a better cost of living than Kansas City is sounding pretty tempting.

[@geno5169]

We’ve came to Lancaster over ther past 16 years .we always said we wanted to live somewhere nearby Lancaster.

[@RockinRavenVA]

My friends in ELANCO were complaining about their rent being high at $950/month for a 2br house. When I told them I pay $2600/mo for a 3br house in Northern VA, they hushed up really fast! :D

[@LancasterLiving]

No doubt! It’s all relative. Wow $2600/mo, that’s a pretty nice house up this way. Just sayin’ ;)

[@geno5169]

@@LancasterLiving where paying $ 560.for rent in Johnstown.but we want to build in Lancaster.

[@glennlewis2579]

Matt, when you say $400 / month for utilities, what are you including in that cost?

[@Gumball-em6xm]

It also depends on the school district! I know that Manheim Township is more pricy but conestoga is a bit cheaper

[@LancasterLiving]

Very true.

[@MikesComputerTips]

I do have to say though living in Lancaster City and being in Lancaster County for 20 years when I lived there was an awesome experience the Amish areas the country is very beautiful I have to say that jobs are not that good here unless you have a skilled trade or opening up a business many of the temporary job services offer you a low wage and only offer you part-time work because there is a not a lot of jobs that pay good money to equal the housing costs when my loan close to buy my home I was paying four school taxes because I lived in the school of vicinity so you going to be paying a lot of taxes living in Lancaster they get you for everything

[@joshtalbot1086]

Home values are low because our property taxes are outrageous! Add 4-600 a month just for that.

[@LancasterLiving]

Yes, they are high in many PA counties (yay us), but compared to Chester County, or Berks...they’re quite a bit lower.

[@tiddleywinks121]

Josh Talbot That’s high?? Try living in NY.

[@LancasterLiving]

New Jersey too!

[@ariesjalisco1362]

What’s the ppty tax rate ?

[@LancasterLiving]

@@ariesjalisco1362 Really depends. A $200,000 house can range from roughly $2,500 per year in property taxes up to roughly $5,000 depending on the area.

[@geno5169]

My wife and I wanted to move to Lancaster next year..some time after June. We wanted to build a new home.but we worried Lancaster has high taxes and that would hurt us to to build .is this true Matt?my wife is looking into nursing .she saw nursing is pretty good in Lancaster. We’ve been going out to Lancaster since 2002.

[@01pgo]

Starting a new construction home in Worthington community, found your video to be very assuring in picking keystone. Moved from NJ last year and find the cost of living much better than Northern NJ. I take my little one to Longs park, Columbia River park, chickierock county park and he loves to explore out.

[@LancasterLiving]

So glad!! Worthington is a great community - you should be very happy!

[@Grace-qr9cf]

I'm at what kind of an apartment would I get for 700 a month in the city or on the outskirts as I don't drive I appreciate it if you could let me know thank you

[@niziaharrison1686]

Also I have a seven-year-old and a three-year-old and a 14-year-old and an 18-year-old and my grand child any advice on areas in Lancaster for families that’s family friendly🤷🏽‍♀️

[@LancasterLiving]

Almost everywhere is family friendly. Landisville and Manheim Township areas have the best parks/access to entertainment and conveniences, but the cost to live in those places is higher due to that. When you’re ready for the move, give me a call!

[@geno5169]

Hey Matt.it’s Gene where about 2half hrs from Lancaster.near Altoona. Do you help people with looking for renter homes ?? My wife is in nursing also if helps.if you need anything from us please let me know.

[@niziaharrison1686]

Any advice when I make my move probably by March 2021 I am starting to save now once a month until I make my move to Lancaster from Florida it’s going to be hard but I want to do it because I’ve been wanting to leave and go to Lancaster it’s so beautiful there

[@LancasterLiving]

Hey Nizia! It really is beautiful here! My advice is to save as much as you can. The market here is red hot and if it stays that way into March, the best situation to be in is having some money to be able to afford a bigger down payment. Bigger down payments are more attractive to sellers!

[@geno5169]

Hey Matt what about moving next year sometime after June?we would like build a new house?but how’s the taxes in Lancaster?we heard there high in Lancaster.is that true?

[@geno5169]

I hear you about how beautiful it is in Lancaster we live2hr’s from Lancaster.nearby Altoona. We’ve been going to Lancaster since 2002.and my my wife and I fell in love with the country and the beauty of Lancaster. We we always go in the fall .the October month.

[@Ndw1995]

Hi Matt, if I purchase a home within the $175,000 - $200,000 range, what could I expect to get as income if I rent the property out? Thanks in advance

[@LancasterLiving]

Really depends on the area, beds/baths, yard size, detached vs. attached (town/rowhome vs standalone home). Shoot me an email with specifics and I can give you a better, more narrowed down answer: [e-mail]

[@Lihtsleeper]

Hi I’m 43. Currently retired and I’m looking for a community 2 bed 2 bath with pool or lake, gym and lots of road to cycle. Any suggestions

[@LancasterLiving]

Hey Michael! Shoot me an email - [e-mail] with where you’re looking specifically and budget. I have some areas in mind!

[@LancasterLiving]

Still looking? Let me know :) I have some ideas for you. Send me an email to [e-mail]!

[@nikkinicole5216]

Would love to know what a reasonable price for land in that area.

[@LancasterLiving]

The answer varies greatly by location, lot size, how much prep work has already been done to the lot, etc. Assuming a half acre - I've seen lots for as little as $20,000 and as much as $200,000, so the answer really depends! If you want, you can send me what you're looking for specifically and I can get a better answer to you! My email is [e-mail] :)

[@erlindasolis6276]

We are planning to move in late next year 2022, is it too early to shop for a house in Lancaster area?

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Erlinda! It depends. If it’s new construction, not at all bad to start now. If it’s an existing home, it’s a bit early as the typical real estate transaction here takes approximately 30-60 days to close once going under contract. Happy to chat more about this! Send me an email to [e-mail] 🙂

[@catescalera5840]

I am the mother of 6 and my eldest daughter and I just purchased a home in Lancaster. I have lived on long island my entire life. 5 of my children are coming with me. Is Lancaster good for young adults 21-30yo?

[@LancasterLiving]

Welcome to the area! Yes, Lancaster is a great place for that age group - during normal times (away from COVID). Lots of entertainment, shopping, bars, restaurants, etc to choose from. Obviously COVID has had an effect on that but when it passes, Lancaster (like everywhere else) will come back to life! :)

[@4apsara]

Im a VET looking to move there in summer 2021, what's the property tax in littitz?

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Lay! It depends...in our case here, you multiply the millage rate of any given area by the assessed value. You'll do this for county, municipal, and school taxes. Then you'll add them all up and that's your yearly tax rate. In the Lititz area, assuming a $250k house, typical taxes run between $3,500 to about $5,000 or so. Hope that helps! If you'd like to discuss further, give me a call! 717-585-4522

[@4apsara]

Thank you sir. I'll have more questions for you when it gets closer

[@LancasterLiving]

@@4apsara You bet. You have my number, and my email is [e-mail]. Give me a shout any time!

[@JoshuaTaylor-lt8lk]

My wife just accepted a job in Ephrata. We’ll be moving from Indiana County. I have to say some of the property taxes are scary. I’m not sure where I’ll be working yet so we may rent at first. Our problem is finding a 3 bedroom place that allows a cat and a 60 lb dog.

[@LancasterLiving]

Congrats to her! Yes, there are some pockets of Lanc Co that have higher taxes than others, but overall it’s lower than most of the surrounding counties (especially compared to areas east of here). For rentals, I’d look at the Zillow rentals section (avoid Craigslist if you can!) as the number of private party rentals is fairly robust. If you need some help, let me know! [phone] or email [e-mail] 💪🏻

[@edithyang4370]

Can foreigners buy house there?

[@LancasterLiving]

Hi Edith! Yes, depending on the financing situation and if work Visa's are involved. Send me an email with details of your situation and I can give you more information. My email is [e-mail]