Arlington, Virginia vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 39.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,713 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Arlington, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower