Tampa, Florida vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 5.1% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $75,911 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Tampa, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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