What is a pro or con of living in Pocono, Pennsylvaniacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Pocono.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $81,981 in Pocono, 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.

HARRISBURG vs. POCONO
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Pocono, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocono, Pennsylvania is 9.3% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,981 in Pocono, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Pocono
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Pocono, PA

Compared to Harrisburg, Pocono is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

236.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

26.6% higher

Health

12.6% lower

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Pocono, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Pocono, PA

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