Anchorage, Alaska vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 61.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,948 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Anchorage, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower