What is a pro or con of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Harrisburg.

What salary do I need to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,653 in Harrisburg, 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.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. HARRISBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 9.3% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,653 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Harrisburg
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

Compared to Williamsport, Harrisburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

8.9% higher

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. Harrisburg, PA

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