Columbus, Ohio vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 17.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $118 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Columbus, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher