What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

Childcare is 66% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

A salary of $81,000 in Beaufort, South Carolina should increase to $86,166 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.

BEAUFORT vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 6.4% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,166 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
66% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, SC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Beaufort, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% lower

Commute

30.2% higher

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beaufort, SC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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