What is a pro or con of living in Grafton, Massachusettscompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Grafton.

What salary do I need to live in Grafton, Massachusetts copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $62,043 in Grafton, Massachusetts (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. GRAFTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Grafton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grafton, Massachusetts is 24.1% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,043 in Grafton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Grafton
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Grafton, MA

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Grafton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Grafton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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