Machias, Maine vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 17.2% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $82,008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Machias, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher