Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.1% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,952 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Mechanicsville, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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