North Potomac, Maryland vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 34.0% cheaper than North Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than North Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in North Potomac, Maryland
North Potomac, MD vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to North Potomac, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher