McLean, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 41.1% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,856 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Columbia
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Mclean, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% lower
      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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower