Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Grand Junction, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Colorado is 2.4% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,171 in Grand Junction, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Colorado is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Grand Junction, CO
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower