Columbia, Maryland vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 69.9% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,954 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in McLean
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Columbia, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher