Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Topsham, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsham, Maine is 1.7% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,136 in Topsham, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topsham, Maine is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Topsham
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Topsham, ME
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Topsham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower