What is a pro or con of living in Wilmington, North Carolinacompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 18% cheaper in Wilmington.

What salary do I need to live in Wilmington, North Carolina copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $49,035 in Wilmington, North Carolina (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. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 1.9% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,035 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
18% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

9.3% lower

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Wilmington, NC

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