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MERRICK vs. CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (BUTLER COUNTY)
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Merrick, New York vs. Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Merrick, New York?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Cranberry township (Butler County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania copmared to Merrick, New York?

A salary of $250,000 in Merrick, New York could decrease to $173,940 in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

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The cost of living in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania is 30.4% cheaper than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $173,940 in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Cranberry township (Butler County)
than in Merrick, New York

Merrick, NY vs. Cranberry Township (Butler County), PA

Compared to Merrick, Cranberry Township (Butler County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

36.1% lower

Health

27.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

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Merrick, New York vs. Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania

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