What is a pro or con of living in Anderson, South Carolinacompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 34% cheaper in Anderson.

What salary do I need to live in Anderson, South Carolina copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $43,394 in Anderson, South Carolina (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.

MECHANICSBURG vs. ANDERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anderson, South Carolina is 13.2% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,394 in Anderson, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anderson, South Carolina is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Anderson
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Anderson, SC

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Anderson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

14.2% lower

Health

4.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Anderson, SC

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