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POTOMAC vs. FAIRFAX
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Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Fairfax, Virginia
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
22.9%
cheaper
than Potomac, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$57,800
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
cheaper
than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Potomac, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.9% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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4.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
36.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
8.4% lower
Commute
6.0% lower
Health
18.3% higher
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Personal
14.2% higher
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