What is a pro or con of living in Hershey, Pennsylvaniacompared to Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland?

Childcare is 55% more expensive in Hershey.

What salary do I need to live in Hershey, Pennsylvania copmared to Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland should increase to $79,649 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.

FOUNTAINHEAD ORCHARD HILLS vs. HERSHEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 6.2% more expensive than Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,649 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
55% more expensive in Hershey
than in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland

Fountainhead Orchard Hills, MD vs. Hershey, PA

Compared to Fountainhead Orchard Hills, Hershey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

5.4% lower

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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