McLean, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 28.2% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,881 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, 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 Jersey City
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Mclean, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower