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ABBOTTSTOWN vs. MILL_CREEK_BOROUGH_(HUNTINGDON_COUNTY)
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Abbottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 61% cheaper in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania copmared to Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,001 in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $39,111 in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania is 21.8% cheaper than Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,111 in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County)
than in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania

Abbottstown, PA vs. Mill_Creek_Borough_(Huntingdon_County), PA

Compared to Abbottstown, Mill_Creek_Borough_(Huntingdon_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

1.8% higher

Health

17.8% lower

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Personal

4.7% lower

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Abbottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Mill Creek borough (Huntingdon County), Pennsylvania

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