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HAMPSTEAD vs. PETERS TOWNSHIP (WASHINGTON COUNTY)
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Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Hampstead, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Peters township (Washington County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania copmared to Hampstead, North Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Hampstead, North Carolina should increase to $108,908 in Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania is 8.9% more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,908 in Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Peters township (Washington County)
than in Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead, NC vs. Peters Township (Washington County), PA

Compared to Hampstead, Peters Township (Washington County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.1% lower

Commute

26.8% higher

Health

24.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% higher

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Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Peters township (Washington County), Pennsylvania

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