Costa Mesa, California vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 13.0% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $72,351 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in McLean
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher