What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Abilene, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Abilene, Texas?

A salary of $60,000 in Abilene, Texas should increase to $66,658 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ABILENE vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Abilene, Texas vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 11.1% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,658 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Abilene, Texas

Abilene, TX vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Abilene, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% higher

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Abilene, Texas vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Abilene, TX vs. Harrisburg, PA

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