What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Middletown, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 24% cheaper in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Middletown, Connecticut?

A salary of $80,000 in Middletown, Connecticut could decrease to $68,694 in Harrisburg, 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.

MIDDLETOWN vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Middletown, Connecticut vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 14.1% cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,694 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Middletown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown, CT vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Middletown, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

13.8% lower

Health

8.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% lower

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Middletown, Connecticut vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Middletown, CT vs. Harrisburg, PA

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