What is a pro or con of living in Potomac, Marylandcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Potomac.

What salary do I need to live in Potomac, Maryland copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $63,845 in Potomac, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. POTOMAC
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 27.7% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $63,845 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Potomac
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Potomac, MD

Compared to Washington, Potomac is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Potomac, MD

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