What is a pro or con of living in Hershey, Pennsylvaniacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Hershey.

What salary do I need to live in Hershey, Pennsylvania copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $75,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $87,514 in Hershey, 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.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. HERSHEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 16.7% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $87,514 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Hershey
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Hershey, PA

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Hershey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

10.6% higher

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Hershey, PA

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