Santa Monica, California vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 26.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $36,962 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in McLean
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher