Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 27.1% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,535 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Hershey
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher