McLean, Virginia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 12.2% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,639 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Oakland
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Mclean, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower