Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 30.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,264 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Springfield, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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