Chester, Virginia vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 1.2% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,481 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Chester, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower