Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 73.3% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $233,894 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mechanicsville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  90.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower