What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Abbottstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,518 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ABBOTTSTOWN vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Abbottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 3.0% more expensive than Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,518 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania

Abbottstown, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Abbottstown, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

3.3% lower

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

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Abbottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Abbottstown, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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