Tacoma, Washington vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 16.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,695 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Tacoma, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.0% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower