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

Childcare is 37% more expensive in Old Forge.

What salary do I need to live in Old Forge, Pennsylvania copmared to Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $85,000 in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania should increase to $86,979 in Old Forge, 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.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN vs. OLD FORGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania vs. Old Forge, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Old Forge, Pennsylvania is 2.3% more expensive than Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,979 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
37% more expensive in Old Forge
than in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania

Schuylkill Haven, PA vs. Old Forge, PA

Compared to Schuylkill Haven, Old Forge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

13.5% higher

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

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Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania vs. Old Forge, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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