Potomac, Maryland vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 12.3% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $192,886 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in New York
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. New York, NY
Compared to Potomac, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  47.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher