Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 22.1% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,938 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Champaign
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Mechanicsville, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower