West Des Moines, Iowa vs. McLean, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 126.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,048 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in McLean
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Mclean, VA
Compared to West Des Moines, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.1% higher
      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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.5% higher