Niskayuna, New York vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 2.7% cheaper than Niskayuna, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,665 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Niskayuna, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Niskayuna, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, NY vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Niskayuna, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower