| | Westminster, MD | Potomac, MD | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.5 | 119.1 | 100 |
| Health | 84.1 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 127.9 | 371.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $390,800 | $1,195,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,970.0% | 10,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.6 | 135.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 120.5 | 146.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Westminster 
9 Reviews
Location, Location, Location!!!!!
This new home single family community created by D. R. Horton is awesome! Close to dining, schools, and shopping. Easy commute to More
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Reviews for Potomac 
2 Reviews
Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much More
The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol, More
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