What is a pro or con of living in Hershey, Pennsylvaniacompared to Emporia, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 190% more expensive in Hershey.

What salary do I need to live in Hershey, Pennsylvania copmared to Emporia, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Emporia, Virginia should increase to $72,702 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.

EMPORIA vs. HERSHEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Emporia, Virginia vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 45.4% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,702 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Hershey
than in Emporia, Virginia

Emporia, VA vs. Hershey, PA

Compared to Emporia, Hershey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

163.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

34.5% higher

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Emporia, Virginia vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Emporia, VA vs. Hershey, PA

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