What is a pro or con of living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

Childcare is 81% more expensive in Shippensburg.

What salary do I need to live in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

A salary of $72,000 in Jacksonville, North Carolina should increase to $75,821 in Shippensburg, 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.

JACKSONVILLE vs. SHIPPENSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is 5.3% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,821 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
81% more expensive in Shippensburg
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, NC vs. Shippensburg, PA

Compared to Jacksonville, Shippensburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

27.6% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, NC vs. Shippensburg, PA

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