Apple Valley, California vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 7.8% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $69,166 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Apple Valley, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher