Novato, California vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 1.5% more expensive than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $50,739 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Potomac
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Novato, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower