Orinda, California vs. Potomac, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 46.0% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $26,986 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Potomac
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Potomac, MD
Compared to Orinda, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower