McLean, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 23.7% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $148,786 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Boston
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Mclean, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher