Reston, Virginia vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 28.4% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,616 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Reston, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower