McLean, Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 39.5% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,113 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Sacramento
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Mclean, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower