Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockaway Beach, Oregon is 2.6% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $29,207 in Rockaway Beach, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockaway Beach, Oregon is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Rockaway Beach
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Rockaway Beach, OR
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Rockaway Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower