What is a pro or con of living in Williamstown, New Jerseycompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 37% more expensive in Williamstown.

What salary do I need to live in Williamstown, New Jersey copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,864 in Williamstown, New Jersey (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. WILLIAMSTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Williamstown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Williamstown, New Jersey is 1.7% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,864 in Williamstown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Williamstown, New Jersey is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
37% more expensive in Williamstown
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Williamstown, NJ

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Williamstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

37.3% higher

Health

16.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Williamstown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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