San Francisco, California vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 21.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $39,406 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Potomac
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to San Francisco, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower