Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Mechanicsville, Virginia


The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 11.6% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $88,435 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Lancaster, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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