What is a pro or con of living in Stratham, New Hampshirecompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Stratham.

What salary do I need to live in Stratham, New Hampshire copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $66,159 in Stratham, New Hampshire (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. STRATHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Stratham, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratham, New Hampshire is 32.3% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,159 in Stratham, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Stratham
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Stratham, NH

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Stratham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.3% higher

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

141.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.5% higher

Commute

12.2% higher

Health

25.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Stratham, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Stratham, NH

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