Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 101.9% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,968 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Allentown, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower