Potomac, Maryland vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 24.5% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $135,819 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Herndon
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Potomac, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher