Belmont, Massachusetts vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 6.7% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,012 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Potomac
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Belmont, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower