Golden, Colorado vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 32.0% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,013 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Golden, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower