Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 37.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,227 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in College Park
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Harrisburg, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  541.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher