What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Mount Airy, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Mount Airy, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Airy, North Carolina should increase to $58,655 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.

MOUNT AIRY vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 17.3% more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,655 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Mount Airy, North Carolina

Mount Airy, NC vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Mount Airy, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

35.6% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

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Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Airy, NC vs. Harrisburg, PA

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