What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Tower City, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Tower City, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Tower City, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,507 in Harrisburg, 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.

TOWER CITY vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Tower City, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 15.0% more expensive than Tower City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,507 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tower City, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Tower City, Pennsylvania

Tower City, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Tower City, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

5.8% lower

Health

2.8% lower

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Tower City, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tower City, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

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