Potomac, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 16.6% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $83,411 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Diego
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Potomac, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher