Newark, Delaware vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 4.9% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $47,536 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
22% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Newark, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower