Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Carthage, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Missouri is 15.7% cheaper than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,401 in Carthage, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Missouri is cheaper than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Carthage
than in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA vs. Carthage, MO
Compared to Shippensburg, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower