What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvaniacompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Childcare is 22% more expensive in Mechanicsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $76,477 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.

WILMINGTON vs. MECHANICSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 2.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,477 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
22% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

Compared to Wilmington, Mechanicsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

10.3% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA

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