Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 23.9% more expensive than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $92,943 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Potomac, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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