salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way. Most homes (82.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 77.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,080 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 164 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Potomac?
Share of households by yearly income. 67.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Potomac
| Size | North Potomac | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,235 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,385 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,799 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Potomac overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Potomac, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Potomac
Life in North Potomac
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Potomac?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,156 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $826,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Potomac, MD?
Renting in North Potomac costs a median of about $2,577 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in North Potomac?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,080 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Potomac cheap or expensive?
North Potomac is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $201,155. It ranks 164th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Potomac?
The median homeowner in North Potomac pays $7,143 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is North Potomac more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Potomac?
The median home value in North Potomac is $826,200, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
23,922 people live in North Potomac. Numbers are typical (middle) values.