Mechanicsville, VA Cost of Living


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Mechanicsville cost of living score
102.4
More expensive
2.4% higher
than the US average
1.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Mechanicsville, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.4% higher than the U.S. average and 1.7% higher than the average for Virginia.

Mechanicsville, VA

Housing costs in Mechanicsville?
A typical home costs $351,200, which is 3.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.3% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mechanicsville costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Mechanicsville?
To live comfortably in Mechanicsville, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mechanicsville?
The cost of living in Mechanicsville, VA is generally considered to be lower than the national average. According to the BestPlaces Bureau, the median home value in Mechanicsville is $222,500, which is significantly lower than the national median of $231,200. In addition, the overall cost of living index in Mechanicsville is 95.1 compared to 100 for the nation as a whole. Furthermore, groceries and health care are very affordable in Mechanicsville with prices being slightly below the national average. All these factors make Mechanicsville a great place for people who want to save money while still having easy access to many amenities and activities that larger cities offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMechanicsvilleVirginiaUnited States
  102.4104.2100.0
  99.799.6100
  97.8103.1100.0
  110.5112.9100.0
  $351,200$343,200$338,100
  101.1%99.3%100.0%
  87.099.4100.0
  143.0113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 15 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  More

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