Cost of Living Calculator - North Potomac, Maryland vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 6.8% cheaper than North Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,604 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than North Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fairfax
than in North Potomac, Maryland
North Potomac, MD vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to North Potomac, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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