What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 209% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $950,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $1,654,143 in Boston, Massachusetts (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.

HARRISBURG vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 74.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $1,654,143 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Boston
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Harrisburg, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

74.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,073.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

49.3% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

24.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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