Machias, Maine vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 36.7% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $68,351 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Hershey
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Machias, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher