Bethesda, Maryland vs. Marion, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, North Carolina is 57.8% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $21,113 in Marion, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, North Carolina is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Marion
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Marion, NC
Compared to Bethesda, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower