Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Lima, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 26.1% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,941 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lima
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Lima, OH
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher