Acton, Massachusetts vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 34.4% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,778 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Acton, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower