Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 8.5% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,306 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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