What is a pro or con of living in Fort Washington, Marylandcompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Maryland copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $70,715 in Fort Washington, Maryland (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. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 41.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,715 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Fort Washington, MD

Compared to Harrisburg, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

477.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

72.4% higher

Health

20.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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