Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 5.7% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $105,739 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Hershey, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower