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

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,879 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.

BROOKHAVEN vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 1.8% more expensive than Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,879 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Brookhaven, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Brookhaven, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

26.3% lower

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Brookhaven, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Brookhaven, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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