Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs McLean, Virginia


The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 17.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $41,189 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in McLean
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Mclean, VA
Compared to San Francisco, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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