Cost of Living Calculator - McLean, Virginia vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 39.6% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $178,175 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Mclean, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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