Columbus, Ohio vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 13.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,944 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Columbus, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher