What is a pro or con of living in Bethesda, Marylandcompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Bethesda.

What salary do I need to live in Bethesda, Maryland copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $38,000 in Arlington, Virginia should increase to $44,161 in Bethesda, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 16.2% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,161 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. Bethesda, MD

Compared to Arlington, Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

5.1% higher

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. Bethesda, MD

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