West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 0.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,325 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to West Des Moines, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
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  0.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
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  Personal
  14.0% higher
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