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Warminster, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Harrisburg or is it cheaper to live in Warminster?
- Harrisburg is 25.0% less expensive than Warminster.

Which city has more affordable housing, Harrisburg or Warminster?
- Harrisburg housing costs are 50.8% less expensive than Warminster housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Warminster or is Health Care more affordable in Harrisburg.
- Health related expenses are 10.8% more in Harrisburg.
 Warminster, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock89.8100
 Food & Groceries107.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.4100
 Housing131.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$212,400$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock88.3100
 Miscellaneous129.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Warminster    1 Reviews

hello, I just joined. I live in warminster, pa, but, i'm looking to move to the best little town. it has to be within 6 hours of warminster, in any direction. if  More

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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

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Over 8 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

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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

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