Potomac, Maryland vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 43.3% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $28,367 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Frederick
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Potomac, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher