Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 115.4% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $139,990 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Hershey, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  81.9% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  46.2% higher