What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Blue Bell, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $59,000 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania could decrease to $45,005 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.

BLUE BELL vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 23.7% cheaper than Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,005 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Blue Bell, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

21.0% lower

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% lower

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Blue Bell, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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