Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Harrisburg, PA vs. Jacksonville, NC

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Harrisburg, PA vs Jacksonville, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Jacksonville spends 39.2% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Jacksonville than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jacksonville had 12.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

Education
 Harrisburg, PAJacksonville, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$10,787$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$9,382$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$6,014$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8416.316.23
 Students per Librarian10047714573
 Students per Counselor390397530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%4.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%27.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%25.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.7%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

   |    Reply

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Harrisburg

Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

   |    Reply

Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Jacksonville

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Cost of Living vs Jacksonville, North Carolina Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
28540 28546 28547 28543

LEARN MORE ABOUT HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting

LEARN MORE ABOUT JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now