What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $150,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $87,749 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.

WASHINGTON vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 41.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $87,749 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Washington, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

34.7% lower

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Harrisburg, PA

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