Chester, Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 4.6% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,472 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Chester, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher