What is a pro or con of living in Dundalk, Marylandcompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in Dundalk.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $46,138 in Dundalk, Maryland (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. DUNDALK
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Dundalk, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dundalk, Maryland is 7.7% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,138 in Dundalk, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dundalk, Maryland is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Dundalk
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Dundalk, MD

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Dundalk is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

33.8% higher

Health

23.5% lower

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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