Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Lincolnton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincolnton, North Carolina is 9.9% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,233 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincolnton, North Carolina is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lincolnton
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Lincolnton, NC
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Lincolnton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower