Portland, Maine vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 12.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,968 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Portland, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower