What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to New Castle, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to New Castle, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $42,000 in New Castle, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,827 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.

NEW CASTLE vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

New Castle, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 21.0% more expensive than New Castle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,827 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in New Castle, Pennsylvania

New Castle, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to New Castle, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.6% higher

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

25.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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New Castle, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Castle, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

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