What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $62,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $68,238 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (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. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 10.1% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,238 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

10.7% higher

Health

25.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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