Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Mechanicsville, Virginia


The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 4.3% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,154 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Durham, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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