Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Olympia, Washington


The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 41.8% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,644 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Olympia
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Olympia, WA
Compared to Potomac, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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