Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 5.6% cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,808 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Yakima
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Mechanicsburg, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower