Houston, Texas vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 110.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $191,529 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in McLean
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Houston, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.5% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher