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

Transportation is 65% more expensive in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $53,354 in Philadelphia, 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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 6.7% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,354 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
65% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

65.2% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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