Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 41.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,267 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Waltham, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower