Bangor, Maine vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 123.6% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $201,214 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
351% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Bangor, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  481.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher