What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsville, Virginiacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Mechanicsville.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsville, Virginia copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $148,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $170,847 in Mechanicsville, Virginia (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.

HARRISBURG vs. MECHANICSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 15.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $170,847 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Mechanicsville, VA

Compared to Harrisburg, Mechanicsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

430.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

10.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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