What is a pro or con of living in Skowhegan, Mainecompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in Skowhegan.

What salary do I need to live in Skowhegan, Maine copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $59,070 in Skowhegan, Maine (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. SKOWHEGAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 21.2% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,070 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Skowhegan, ME

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Skowhegan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

18.2% lower

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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