Cary, Illinois vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 2.8% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,228 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Cary, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher