Cost of Living Calculator - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs Arlington, Texas


The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 2.4% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,220 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Arlington
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs Arlington, TX
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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