Palo, Iowa vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 3.9% cheaper than Palo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,171 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Palo, Iowa
Palo, IA vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Palo, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher