What is a pro or con of living in Montecito, Californiacompared to McLean, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 243% more expensive in Montecito.

What salary do I need to live in Montecito, California copmared to McLean, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in McLean, Virginia should increase to $120,920 in Montecito, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MCLEAN vs. MONTECITO
Cost of Living Comparison

McLean, Virginia vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montecito, California is 141.8% more expensive than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $120,920 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Montecito
than in McLean, Virginia

Mclean, VA vs. Montecito, CA

Compared to Mclean, Montecito is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

141.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

238.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

19.7% lower

Health

10.9% higher

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Personal

15.1% lower

Cost of Food

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McLean, Virginia vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mclean, VA vs. Montecito, CA

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