Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 15.7% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,159 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Fort Collins, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower