Lewiston, Maine vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 14.3% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $85,714 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Lewiston, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher