What is a pro or con of living in Hershey, Pennsylvaniacompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Hershey.

What salary do I need to live in Hershey, Pennsylvania copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $64,899 in Hershey, 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.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. HERSHEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 29.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,899 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Hershey
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Hershey, PA

Compared to Cedar Rapids, Hershey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

28.6% higher

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Hershey, PA

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