What is a pro or con of living in Abbottstown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Abbottstown.

What salary do I need to live in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania copmared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,696 in Abbottstown, 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.

SHIPPENSBURG vs. ABBOTTSTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Abbottstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania is 9.4% more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,696 in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Abbottstown
than in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA vs. Abbottstown, PA

Compared to Shippensburg, Abbottstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Abbottstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shippensburg, PA vs. Abbottstown, PA

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