What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ridgeland, South Carolina?

Childcare is 169% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Ridgeland, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Ridgeland, South Carolina should increase to $55,530 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.

RIDGELAND vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 11.1% more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,530 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
169% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina

Ridgeland, SC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Ridgeland, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

9.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ridgeland, SC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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