What is a pro or con of living in Lock Haven, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Lock Haven.

What salary do I need to live in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania copmared to Pottsville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania should increase to $56,766 in Lock Haven, 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.

POTTSVILLE vs. LOCK HAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania is 13.5% more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,766 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Lock Haven
than in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Pottsville, PA vs. Lock Haven, PA

Compared to Pottsville, Lock Haven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

153.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

5.9% lower

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pottsville, PA vs. Lock Haven, PA

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