Cost of living comparison
compared to
Harrisonburg vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Harrisonburg is 13.5% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.3% less in Harrisonburg
- Groceries
-
pay 4.0% less in Harrisonburg
- Transportation
-
pay 1.2% more in Harrisonburg
- Housing
-
pay 13.0% less in Harrisonburg
- Childcare
-
pay 82.1% more in Harrisonburg
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.1% more in Harrisonburg
- Clothing
-
pay 25.6% more in Harrisonburg
The cost of childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Harrisonburg are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Harrisonburg. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Harrisonburg.
Harrisonburg vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Harrisonburg instead of United States, you would:
pay 5.3% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$10.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$9.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.75
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.79
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of restaurants
pay 4.0% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$2.09
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$8.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$2.49
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$2.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$3.90
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.95
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.69
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$2.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$3.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.35
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.64
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of groceries
pay 1.2% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$3.35
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$35,699.74
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$16.73
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of transportation
pay 13.0% less for housing
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$69.41
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,200.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,100.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$146.54
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of housing
pay 82.1% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$2,650.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$40,166.67
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of childcare
pay 8.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$6.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$5.55
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$16.75
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 25.6% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Harrisonburg
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$76.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$48.40
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$104.31
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$133.22
|
|
United States vs. Harrisonburg - Cost of clothing
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