McLean, Virginia vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 55.9% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,129 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Detroit
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Mclean, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower