Harrisburg, PA Cost of Living


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Harrisburg cost of living score
89.8
Less expensive
10.2% lower
than the US average
5.1% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.1% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, PA

Housing costs in Harrisburg?
A typical home costs $212,400, which is 37.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.5% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harrisburg costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Harrisburg?
To live comfortably in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harrisburg?
Harrisburg, PA has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Pennsylvania while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarrisburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
  89.894.6100.0
  97.2100.3100
  109.4101.1100.0
  64.580.5100.0
  $212,400$242,800$338,100
  102.4%98.2%100.0%
  88.3104.0100.0
  128.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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