Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Scotia, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotia, New York is 11.0% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $89,024 in Scotia, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotia, New York is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Scotia
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Scotia, NY
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Scotia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher