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SHAMOKIN vs. ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP (WESTMORELAND COUNTY)
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Shamokin, Pennsylvania vs. St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania copmared to Shamokin, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,462 in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

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The cost of living in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania is 10.9% more expensive than Shamokin, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,462 in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shamokin, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Shamokin, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in St. Clair township (Westmoreland County)
than in Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Shamokin, PA vs. St. Clair Township (Westmoreland County), PA

Compared to Shamokin, St. Clair Township (Westmoreland County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

180.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

19.0% higher

Health

26.3% lower

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Personal

7.0% higher

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Shamokin, Pennsylvania vs. St. Clair township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania

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Shamokin, PA vs. St. Clair Township (Westmoreland County), PA

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