Waco, Texas vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 24.7% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $132,198 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Waco, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher