Seward, Alaska vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 12.6% cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,700 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Seward, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower