Population
Potomac
46,230
North Bethesda
49,498
Median Income
Potomac
$239,205
North Bethesda
$128,970
Home Value
Potomac
$1,105,900
North Bethesda
$712,100
Rent
Potomac
$2,616
North Bethesda
$2,161
Crime Rate
Potomac
N/A
North Bethesda
N/A
Cost of Living
Potomac
295.3
North Bethesda
203.0
Avg Temp
Potomac
N/A
North Bethesda
N/A
Unemployment
Potomac
3.6%
North Bethesda
3.5%
How Similar Are Potomac & North Bethesda?
North Bethesda is Potomac's #7 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Potomac
46,230
North Bethesda
49,498
Both cities have similar populations — Potomac at 46,230 and North Bethesda at 49,498.
Political Leaning
Potomac
21.9%
North Bethesda
21.9%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 0% difference.
Unemployment
Potomac
3.6%
North Bethesda
3.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Potomac
$239,205
North Bethesda
$128,970
Potomac has a 46% higher median income than North Bethesda.
Home Values
Potomac
$1,105,900
North Bethesda
$712,100
Potomac has a 36% higher home values than North Bethesda.
Education
Potomac
58.6%
North Bethesda
55.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Potomac
61.5%
North Bethesda
56.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 7% difference.
Cost of Living
Potomac
295.3
North Bethesda
203.0
Potomac has a 31% higher cost of living than North Bethesda.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Potomac and North Bethesda share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Potomac
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North Bethesda
Potomac leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — North Bethesda leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorth Bethesda scores 133.7 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 202.8 in Potomac. North Bethesda has a living wage (1 adult) of $89,306 vs $129,915 in Potomac (45% lower). North Bethesda has a living wage (family of 4) of $211,088 vs $307,072 in Potomac (45% lower).
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Housing Market — Potomac leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a single-family homes of 85.2% compared to 39.8% in North Bethesda. Potomac has a owner-occupied of 85.1% compared to 49.2% in North Bethesda. North Bethesda has a median property tax of $6,279 vs $9,862 in Potomac (57% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Potomac leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPotomac has a median household income of $239,205 vs $128,970 in North Bethesda (85% higher). Potomac has a per capita income of $109,051 vs $79,964 in North Bethesda (36% higher). Potomac has a poverty rate of 3.7% compared to 5.7% in North Bethesda.
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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 55.0% in North Bethesda.
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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 ACSNorth Bethesda has a population of 49,498, about 1.1x the size of Potomac (46,230). North Bethesda skews younger with a median age of 40.2 vs 47.0.
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Potomac
North Bethesda
Healthcare — Potomac leads
Source: CMS Hospital ComparePotomac: 2.7 vs North Bethesda: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — North Bethesda leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Bethesda has a public transit of 12.8% compared to 4.2% in Potomac. North Bethesda has a bicycle of 0.3% compared to 0.2% in Potomac. Potomac has a drive alone of 53.9% compared to 46.9% in North Bethesda.
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