Cost of Living Calculator - McLean, Virginia vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 2.2% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,761 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
5% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Mclean, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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