Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 145.3% more expensive than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $122,647 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Potomac, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.3% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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