Potomac, Maryland vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 34.5% more expensive than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,265 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Potomac, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher