Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is 24.6% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,316 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Bensalem
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Bensalem, PA
Compared to Harrisburg, Bensalem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher