Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Westminster, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westminster, Maryland is 7.5% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,996 in Westminster, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westminster, Maryland is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Westminster
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Westminster, MD
Compared to Hershey, Westminster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher