Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 16.0% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,650 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Arlington
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Potomac, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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