Potomac, Maryland vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 12.8% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $130,733 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Boulder
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Potomac, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher