What is a pro or con of living in La Plata, Marylandcompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 110% more expensive in La Plata.

What salary do I need to live in La Plata, Maryland copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $64,756 in La Plata, 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. LA PLATA
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 29.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,756 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in La Plata
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. La Plata, MD

Compared to Harrisburg, La Plata is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

566.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

18.3% higher

Health

22.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. La Plata, MD

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