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

Transportation is 60% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $55,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $65,551 in Philadelphia, 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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 19.2% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,551 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
60% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Harrisburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

198.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

60.7% higher

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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