Harvard, Massachusetts vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania is 34.8% cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,589 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norristown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Norristown
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs. Norristown, PA
Compared to Harvard, Norristown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% lower
      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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher