Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 1.6% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,787 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Fresno
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Mechanicsville, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower