Olney, Maryland vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 25.0% cheaper than Olney, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,518 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Olney, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Olney, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Hershey
than in Olney, Maryland
Olney, MD vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Olney, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher