Bethesda, Maryland vs. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is 31.3% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $212,940 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Blue Bell
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Blue Bell, PA
Compared to Bethesda, Blue Bell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher