What is a pro or con of living in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvaniacompared to Old Forge, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 18% more expensive in Castle Shannon.

What salary do I need to live in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania copmared to Old Forge, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,001 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania should increase to $79,582 in Castle Shannon, 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.

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OLD_FORGE vs. CASTLE_SHANNON
Cost of Living Comparison

Old Forge, Pennsylvania vs. Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania is 6.1% more expensive than Old Forge, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,582 in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Old Forge, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Old Forge, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
18% more expensive in Castle Shannon
than in Old Forge, Pennsylvania

Old_Forge, PA vs. Castle_Shannon, PA

Compared to Old_Forge, Castle_Shannon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

24.2% higher

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% lower

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Old Forge, Pennsylvania vs. Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania

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