Cost of Living Calculator - Mechanicsville, Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.6% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,204 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mechanicsville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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