Laurel, Maryland vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 63.9% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $122,961 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in McLean
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Laurel, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher