What is a pro or con of living in West Chester, Pennsylvaniacompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in West Chester.

What salary do I need to live in West Chester, Pennsylvania copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $94,741 in West Chester, Pennsylvania (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. WEST CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 26.3% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $94,741 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in West Chester
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. West Chester, PA

Compared to Mechanicsburg, West Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

9.8% higher

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. West Chester, PA

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