Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 68.8% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $405,085 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Harrisburg, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,072.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower