Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 22.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $171,336 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Lake Charles, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher