Fairfax, Virginia vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 33.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,798 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Fairfax, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower