Potomac, Maryland vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 41.4% more expensive than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $353,484 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Potomac, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher