What is a pro or con of living in Wallingford, Connecticutcompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

HousingRent is 40% more expensive in Wallingford.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $101,616 in Wallingford, Connecticut (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. WALLINGFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wallingford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wallingford, Connecticut is 12.9% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,616 in Wallingford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wallingford, Connecticut is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
40% more expensive in Wallingford
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Wallingford, CT

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Wallingford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

8.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wallingford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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