McLean, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.6% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,280 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Austin
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mclean, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower