Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 14.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,857 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Seward
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Harrisburg, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher