Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 6.1% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,064 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Frederick
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Hershey, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher