Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 70.9% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $145,301 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Washington
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Harrisburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  984.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher