Mercer Island, Washington vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 32.0% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,011 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Potomac
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Mercer Island, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.8% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower