What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Indiana, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Indiana, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Indiana, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,972 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANA vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Indiana, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 11.9% more expensive than Indiana, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,972 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Indiana, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Indiana, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Indiana, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% higher

Commute

24.7% higher

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Indiana, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Indiana, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

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