Sonoma, California vs. North Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Potomac, Maryland is 6.4% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $46,820 in North Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Potomac, Maryland is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in North Potomac
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. North Potomac, MD
Compared to Sonoma, North Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower