Bethesda, Maryland vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 2.4% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,958 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Potomac
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Bethesda, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower