What is a pro or con of living in Charlestown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 263% more expensive in Charlestown.

What salary do I need to live in Charlestown, Pennsylvania copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $73,666 in Charlestown, 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.

HARRISBURG vs. CHARLESTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charlestown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlestown, Pennsylvania is 47.3% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,666 in Charlestown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlestown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Charlestown
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Charlestown, PA

Compared to Harrisburg, Charlestown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

797.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

15.7% higher

Health

3.6% lower

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Personal

9.5% higher

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charlestown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Charlestown, PA

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