McLean, VA vs Meadowbrook, VA

The cost of living difference between McLean, VA and Meadowbrook, VA is dramatic. Meadowbrook is 147.1% cheaper than McLean, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. McLean has a cost index of 248 while Meadowbrook sits at 100, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in McLean is $3,376/month compared to $1,461/month in Meadowbrook — a 131% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadowbrook is more affordable at $262,600 median vs $1,304,900.

Median household income in McLean is $250,001 compared to $79,750 in Meadowbrook (+213.5%). While McLean is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McLean spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Meadowbrook.