Chicago, Illinois vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 18.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Chicago, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower