Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 5.0% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $237,395 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Glen Allen, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher