What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bethesda, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Bethesda, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Bethesda, Maryland could decrease to $39,297 in Mechanicsburg, 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.

BETHESDA vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethesda, Maryland vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 47.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,297 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda, MD vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Bethesda, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

33.3% lower

Health

28.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% higher

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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bethesda, MD vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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