Population
Potomac
46,230
Great Falls
14,854
Median Income
Potomac
$239,205
Great Falls
$250,001
Home Value
Potomac
$1,105,900
Great Falls
$1,342,400
Rent
Potomac
$2,616
Great Falls
$3,463
Crime Rate
Potomac
N/A
Great Falls
N/A
Cost of Living
Potomac
295.3
Great Falls
324.6
Avg Temp
Potomac
N/A
Great Falls
N/A
Unemployment
Potomac
3.6%
Great Falls
3.5%
How Similar Are Potomac & Great Falls?
Great Falls is Potomac's #3 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Potomac
46,230
Great Falls
14,854
Potomac (46,230) is about 3.1x larger than Great Falls (14,854).
Political Leaning
Potomac
21.9%
Great Falls
31.1%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Great Falls has a stronger Democratic lean (30% difference).
Unemployment
Potomac
3.6%
Great Falls
3.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Potomac
$239,205
Great Falls
$250,001
Both cities have similar median income — just a 4% difference.
Home Values
Potomac
$1,105,900
Great Falls
$1,342,400
Great Falls has a 18% higher home values than Potomac.
Education
Potomac
58.6%
Great Falls
59.8%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Potomac
61.5%
Great Falls
65.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Potomac
295.3
Great Falls
324.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Potomac and Great Falls share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Great Falls
Great Falls leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Potomac leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDPotomac scores 202.8 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 382.2 in Great Falls. Potomac has a living wage (1 adult) of $129,915 vs $142,846 in Great Falls (9% lower). Potomac has a living wage (family of 4) of $307,072 vs $337,636 in Great Falls (9% lower).
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Housing Market — Great Falls leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a median rent of $2,616 vs $3,463 in Great Falls (24% lower). Great Falls has a median home value of $1,342,400 vs $1,105,900 in Potomac (18% higher). Great Falls has a single-family homes of 99.5% compared to 85.2% in Potomac.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Great Falls leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac: 22,895 vs Great Falls: 7,442 for labor force. Great Falls has a poverty rate of 2.0% compared to 3.7% in Potomac. Great Falls has a per capita income of $134,358 vs $109,051 in Potomac (19% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Assault Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Great Falls leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauGreat Falls has a bachelor's degree or higher of 59.8% compared to 58.6% in Potomac. Great Falls has a high school diploma or higher of 62.3% compared to 61.4% in Potomac.
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Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a population of 46,230, about 3.1x the size of Great Falls (14,854).
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Potomac
Great Falls
Healthcare — Great Falls leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareGreat Falls: 3.3 vs Potomac: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Potomac leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a public transit of 4.2% compared to 2.3% in Great Falls. Great Falls has a work from home of 40.3% compared to 33.1% in Potomac. Potomac has a drive alone of 53.9% compared to 51.7% in Great Falls.
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