Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Centereach, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centereach, New York is 23.9% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,358 in Centereach, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centereach, New York is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Centereach
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Centereach, NY
Compared to Hershey, Centereach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher