What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Housing is 34% cheaper in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

A salary of $55,500 in Minneapolis, Minnesota could decrease to $52,011 in Mechanicsburg, 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.

MINNEAPOLIS vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 6.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,011 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
34% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Minneapolis, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

20.8% lower

Health

47.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Minneapolis, MN vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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