What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Harrisburg.

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

A salary of $130,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $146,271 in Harrisburg, 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.

HATTIESBURG vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 12.5% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $146,271 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Hattiesburg, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

14.8% higher

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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