Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Tinley Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tinley Park, Illinois is 5.2% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,887 in Tinley Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tinley Park, Illinois is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Tinley Park
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Tinley Park, IL
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Tinley Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% higher
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher