Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Oceanside, California


The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 24.0% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,983 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Oceanside, CA
Compared to Potomac, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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