McLean, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 21.4% more expensive than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $1,213,930 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in San Francisco
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mclean, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher