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


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 50.3% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,621 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Potomac, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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