McLean, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 20.2% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,920 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Diego
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Mclean, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower