Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 12.2% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,195 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbus
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower