What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsville, Virginiacompared to Johnston, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Mechanicsville.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsville, Virginia copmared to Johnston, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Johnston, Iowa should increase to $52,804 in Mechanicsville, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JOHNSTON vs. MECHANICSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnston, Iowa vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 5.6% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,804 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Johnston, Iowa

Johnston, IA vs. Mechanicsville, VA

Compared to Johnston, Mechanicsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.1% higher

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

4.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnston, Iowa vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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