Atlanta, Georgia vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 75.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $87,888 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Potomac
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Atlanta, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.8% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher