What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsville, Virginiacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Mechanicsville.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsville, Virginia copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $60,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $75,426 in Mechanicsville, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. MECHANICSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 25.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,426 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Mechanicsville, VA

Compared to Charleston, Mechanicsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

154.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% higher

Commute

0.0% higher

Health

28.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Mechanicsville, VA

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