What is a pro or con of living in McLean, Virginiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 481% more expensive in McLean.

What salary do I need to live in McLean, Virginia copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $350,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $832,544 in McLean, 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.

COLUMBIA vs. MCLEAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 137.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $832,544 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
481% more expensive in McLean
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Mclean, VA

Compared to Columbia, Mclean is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

137.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

578.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

64.3% higher

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Mclean, VA

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