What is a pro or con of living in Grand Prairie, Texascompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 37% more expensive in Grand Prairie.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Prairie, Texas copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $56,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,537 in Grand Prairie, Texas (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. GRAND PRAIRIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 2.7% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,537 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
37% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Grand Prairie, TX

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Grand Prairie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

37.1% higher

Health

11.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Grand Prairie, TX

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