What is a pro or con of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginiacompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Harpers Ferry.

What salary do I need to live in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $61,117 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (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.

LANCASTER vs. HARPERS FERRY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is 22.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,117 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Harpers Ferry
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Harpers Ferry, WV

Compared to Lancaster, Harpers Ferry is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% lower

Commute

53.6% higher

Health

11.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, PA vs. Harpers Ferry, WV

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