Vista, California vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 33.2% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $66,757 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Vista, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower