Fairfax, Virginia vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 35.6% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,814 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in McLean
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher