Columbus, Ohio vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 2.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $84,633 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Columbus, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher