What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,095 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.

READING vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 10.2% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,095 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Reading, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

214.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

13.4% lower

Health

3.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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