What is a pro or con of living in North Wales, Pennsylvaniacompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in North Wales.

What salary do I need to live in North Wales, Pennsylvania copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $88,500 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $104,509 in North Wales, Pennsylvania (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. NORTH WALES
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. North Wales, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Wales, Pennsylvania is 18.1% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,509 in North Wales, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in North Wales
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. North Wales, PA

Compared to Mechanicsburg, North Wales is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

9.8% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. North Wales, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. North Wales, PA

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