What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 239% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $92,597 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.

WILKINSBURG vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 23.5% more expensive than Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $92,597 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania

Wilkinsburg, PA vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Wilkinsburg, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

148.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

23.4% lower

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

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Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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