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


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 12.7% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $89,877 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Seattle
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Potomac, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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