Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 0.7% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,516 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Mechanicsville, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower