Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 19.1% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,308 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in College Park
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Mechanicsville, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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