What is a pro or con of living in Hershey, Pennsylvaniacompared to Memphis, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 127% more expensive in Hershey.

What salary do I need to live in Hershey, Pennsylvania copmared to Memphis, Tennessee?

A salary of $600,000 in Memphis, Tennessee should increase to $795,871 in Hershey, 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.

MEMPHIS vs. HERSHEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Memphis, Tennessee vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 32.6% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $795,871 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Hershey
than in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, TN vs. Hershey, PA

Compared to Memphis, Hershey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

174.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

13.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Memphis, Tennessee vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Memphis, TN vs. Hershey, PA

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