Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania is 42.0% more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,011 in Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Lower Paxton
than in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Pottsville, PA vs. Lower Paxton, PA
Compared to Pottsville, Lower Paxton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  453.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher