What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $156,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $100,068 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.

BOSTON vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 35.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $100,068 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Boston, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% lower

Commute

34.8% lower

Health

24.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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