Waltham, Massachusetts vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 34.7% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,359 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in McLean
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Waltham, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower