Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Harwich, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harwich, Massachusetts is 71.3% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,628 in Harwich, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harwich, Massachusetts is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Harwich
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Harwich, MA
Compared to Altoona, Harwich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher