San Jose, California vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 6.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $172,953 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
7% cheaper in McLean
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to San Jose, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher