Salem, Virginia vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 128.9% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $171,697 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in McLean
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Salem, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.9% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher