Seattle, Washington vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 38.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,632 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Hershey
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Seattle, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower