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

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Downingtown.

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

A salary of $110,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $132,805 in Downingtown, 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.

MECHANICSBURG vs. DOWNINGTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 20.7% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $132,805 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Downingtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

9.4% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

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