Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 113.0% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $106,478 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Potomac
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Morgantown, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower