Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Lake Monticello, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Monticello, Virginia is 8.6% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,723 in Lake Monticello, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Monticello, Virginia is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lake Monticello
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Lake Monticello, VA
Compared to Mechanicsville, Lake Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower