Cost of Living Calculator - McLean, Virginia vs Fort Lee, New Jersey


The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 26.2% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,340 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Lee
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Mclean, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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