Vista, California vs. Mechanicsville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsville, Maryland is 27.0% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $43,799 in Mechanicsville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsville, Maryland is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Mechanicsville
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Mechanicsville, MD
Compared to Vista, Mechanicsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher