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

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in King of Prussia.

What salary do I need to live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,638 in King of Prussia, 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. KING OF PRUSSIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania is 17.3% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,638 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in King of Prussia
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. King Of Prussia, PA

Compared to Mechanicsburg, King Of Prussia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. King Of Prussia, PA

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