Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Opelika, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 12.9% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,559 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Opelika
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Opelika, AL
Compared to Mechanicsville, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower