What is a pro or con of living in Charles Town, West Virginiacompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Charles Town.

What salary do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,774 in Charles Town, West 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.

MECHANICSBURG vs. CHARLES TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 15.5% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,774 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Charles Town, WV

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Charles Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

63.0% higher

Health

11.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Charles Town, WV

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