What is a pro or con of living in Mechanicsville, Virginiacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 5% cheaper in Mechanicsville.

What salary do I need to live in Mechanicsville, Virginia copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $60,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia could decrease to $59,071 in Mechanicsville, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. MECHANICSVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Virginia is 1.5% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,071 in Mechanicsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mechanicsville, Virginia is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Mechanicsville, VA

Compared to Virginia Beach, Mechanicsville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

11.2% lower

Health

7.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Mechanicsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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