Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 79.6% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,776 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Potomac
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Glen Allen, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower