What is a pro or con of living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Shippensburg.

What salary do I need to live in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $65,000 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $82,001 in Shippensburg, 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.

JOHNSTOWN vs. SHIPPENSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is 26.2% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,001 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Shippensburg
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, PA vs. Shippensburg, PA

Compared to Johnstown, Shippensburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

312.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnstown, PA vs. Shippensburg, PA

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