Population
Potomac
46,230
Milton
41,305
Median Income
Potomac
$239,205
Milton
$151,235
Home Value
Potomac
$1,105,900
Milton
$712,200
Rent
Potomac
$2,616
Milton
$1,853
Crime Rate
Potomac
N/A
Milton
0.94
Cost of Living
Potomac
295.3
Milton
220.3
Avg Temp
Potomac
N/A
Milton
N/A
Unemployment
Potomac
3.6%
Milton
3.5%
How Similar Are Potomac & Milton?
Milton is Potomac's #24 most similar city
3 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Potomac
46,230
Milton
41,305
Potomac has a 11% larger population than Milton.
Political Leaning
Potomac
21.9%
Milton
27.0%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Milton has a stronger Democratic lean (19% difference).
Unemployment
Potomac
3.6%
Milton
3.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 3% difference.
Median Income
Potomac
$239,205
Milton
$151,235
Potomac has a 37% higher median income than Milton.
Home Values
Potomac
$1,105,900
Milton
$712,200
Potomac has a 36% higher home values than Milton.
Education
Potomac
58.6%
Milton
53.1%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Potomac
61.5%
Milton
56.3%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 8% difference.
Cost of Living
Potomac
295.3
Milton
220.3
Potomac has a 25% higher cost of living than Milton.
3 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Potomac and Milton differ in most key areas.
At a Glance
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Potomac
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Milton
Milton leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Milton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMilton scores 267.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 400.0 in Potomac. Milton has a living wage (family of 4) of $229,078 vs $307,072 in Potomac (34% lower). Milton has a living wage (1 adult) of $96,918 vs $129,915 in Potomac (34% lower).
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMilton has a vacancy rate of 1.7% compared to 3.3% in Potomac. Milton has a median property tax of $6,175 vs $9,862 in Potomac (60% lower). Potomac has a median home value of $1,105,900 vs $712,200 in Milton (55% higher).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a median household income of $239,205 vs $151,235 in Milton (58% higher). Potomac has a per capita income of $109,051 vs $84,747 in Milton (29% higher). Milton has a government sector of 52.1% compared to 37.8% in Potomac.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Potomac leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauPotomac has a bachelor's degree or higher of 58.6% compared to 53.1% in Milton. Potomac has a high school diploma or higher of 61.4% compared to 56.6% in Milton.
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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 1.1x the size of Milton (41,305). Milton skews younger with a median age of 40.5 vs 47.0.
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Potomac
Milton
Healthcare — Milton leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMilton: 3.3 vs Potomac: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a public transit of 4.2% compared to 0.5% in Milton. Milton has a drive alone of 59.2% compared to 53.9% in Potomac. Milton has a work from home of 33.7% compared to 33.1% in Potomac.
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