| | Potomac, MD | Chevy Chase, MD | United States |
| Overall | 138.5 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 119.1 | 118.9 | 100 |
| Health | 86.8 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 371.1 | 458.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,195,800 | $1,617,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 10,480.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.8 | 131.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 146.6 | 146.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Potomac 
2 Reviews
Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much More
The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol, More
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Reviews for Chevy Chase 3 Reviews
Overall an nice place to live if you don't mind bad traffic. Though Chevy Chase is a close-in suburb, traffic can make traveling short distances by car very taxing. More
Chevy Chase is great because it offers neighborhoods and parks and is only about 5 miles from the center of DC. While it looks like a quiet place, the pace of life is More
CC MD -- great schools, neighborhoods, highly community active -- the state and county does a great job on services. But the identity is to Wash, DC. This is a place More
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