McLean, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 6.6% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,433 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Bethesda
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Mclean, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower