Tehachapi, California vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 3.9% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $48,062 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Mechanicsville, VA
Compared to Tehachapi, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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