What is a pro or con of living in Poughkeepsie, New Yorkcompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 28% more expensive in Poughkeepsie.

What salary do I need to live in Poughkeepsie, New York copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $105,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $109,375 in Poughkeepsie, New York (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. POUGHKEEPSIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 4.2% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $109,375 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
28% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Poughkeepsie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.3% higher

Commute

24.6% higher

Health

13.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Poughkeepsie, NY

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