Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 6.2% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,879 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Harrisburg, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower