What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ashburn, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Ashburn, Virginia?

A salary of $70,000 in Ashburn, Virginia could decrease to $41,086 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.

ASHBURN vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashburn, Virginia vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 41.3% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,086 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Ashburn, Virginia

Ashburn, VA vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Ashburn, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

30.3% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Ashburn, Virginia vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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