What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 212% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $115,000 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania should increase to $156,731 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.

WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 36.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $156,731 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre Township, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Wilkes Barre Township, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

245.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% higher

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Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Wilkes Barre Township, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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