What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Childcare is 73% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $52,254 in Harrisburg, 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.

ELIZABETH CITY vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 4.5% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,254 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
73% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Elizabeth City, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

14.5% higher

Health

14.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% higher

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Harrisburg, PA

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