Bethesda, Maryland vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 48.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $20,554 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Albany
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Bethesda, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% lower
      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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher