Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 15.7% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,201 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lexington
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Mechanicsville, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower