Columbus, Ohio vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 122.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $155,799 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
443% more expensive in Potomac
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Columbus, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.6% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher