Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Potsdam, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potsdam, New York is 12.6% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,700 in Potsdam, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potsdam, New York is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Potsdam
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Potsdam, NY
Compared to Harrisburg, Potsdam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower