Central, Arizona vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 4.8% more expensive than Central, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,634 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Central, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Central, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Central, Arizona
Central, AZ vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Central, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher