McLean, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 12.3% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,363 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mclean, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower