Boston, Massachusetts vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 31.0% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,515 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in McLean
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Boston, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower