Bethesda, Maryland vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 57.9% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,435 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Erie
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Bethesda, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher