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

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Quakertown.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $125,653 in Quakertown, 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. QUAKERTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Quakertown, Pennsylvania is 25.7% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,653 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Quakertown
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Quakertown, PA

Compared to Harrisburg, Quakertown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

325.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% higher

Commute

33.4% higher

Health

9.8% lower

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Quakertown, PA

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