West Islip, New York vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 23.8% cheaper than West Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,080 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Islip, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in West Islip, New York
West Islip, NY vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to West Islip, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower