Potomac, Maryland vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 46.3% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $85,949 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Potomac, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher