Baltimore, Maryland vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 3.5% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,248 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Baltimore, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher