Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 91.0% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $229,240 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Queens
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Harrisburg, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.0% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,074.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% higher
  Commute
  113.5% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher