Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 6.7% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $307,866 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher