Carthage, Missouri vs. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is 18.6% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,168 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
146% more expensive in Shippensburg
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs. Shippensburg, PA
Compared to Carthage, Shippensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher