Damascus, Virginia vs. Oakland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maryland is 4.5% cheaper than Damascus, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,771 in Oakland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maryland is cheaper than Damascus, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Oakland
than in Damascus, Virginia
Damascus, VA vs. Oakland, MD
Compared to Damascus, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower