Bethesda, Maryland vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 39.5% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,251 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Bethesda, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher