Phoenix, Arizona vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 76.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $362,663 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Potomac
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Phoenix, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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