What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to North Potomac, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to North Potomac, Maryland?

A salary of $155,000 in North Potomac, Maryland should increase to $237,862 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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NORTH POTOMAC vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

North Potomac, Maryland vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 53.5% more expensive than North Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $237,862 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Potomac, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than North Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Francisco
than in North Potomac, Maryland

North Potomac, MD vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to North Potomac, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

13.8% higher

Health

32.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

21.0% higher

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