Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Allegany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allegany, New York is 26.1% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,965 in Allegany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allegany, New York is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Allegany
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Allegany, NY
Compared to Hershey, Allegany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower