Lancaster, Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 14.5% more expensive than Lancaster, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,264 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Mechanicsville
than in Lancaster, Virginia
Lancaster, VA vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Lancaster, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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