60+ Galleries in Lancaster that stay open late during the first Friday celebration that occurs each month.
3.2 & 2.3 Hours of driving time to NYC & DC, respectively.
1 Atlantic League Championship won by the Lancaster Barnstormers in their 2nd year of play.
21.8 Average commute time (in minutes) for Lancaster residents (vs. 31.9 for Philly Residents).
3 Days each week that Central Market is open to shop at over 60+ stands.
2,003 Total acres of park areas in Lancaster divided over 6 regional parks & 2 recreational trails.
155 Years that the Fulton Threater has operated. A National Historic Landmark, the Fulton is considered to be the Nation's Oldest Continuously Operating Theater.
From a thriving arts community to a championship baseball team to eclectic restaurants, Lancaster’s residents get the urban experience at a fraction of the cost.
Don’t believe us? Consider this - The cost of living (i.e. the cost of basic necessities) in New York City is 82.7% higher than in Lancaster. In Philly, it’s 13.0% higher and in Washington DC, it’s 17.9% higher.
To maintain a $50,000 standard of living in Lancaster, you’d need to earn a salary of $91,340 in NYC, $56,517 in Philly, and $58, 930 in DC.
Sure...you’re salary may be greater in one of these cities, but even a greater salary might not compensate for an increased cost of living. Take a look...
When moving from Lancaster to:
...your COST OF LIVING will increase by:
...but your SALARY will only increase by:
New York, NY
82.7%
19.2%
Philadelphia, PA
13.0%
7.1%
Washington, DC
17.9%
7.0%
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