Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 3.3% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $103,343 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Worcester
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Mechanicsville, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower