Topeka, Kansas vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 30.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,228 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Hershey
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Topeka, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% higher
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher