Bethesda, Maryland vs. Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shamokin, Pennsylvania is 62.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $19,010 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shamokin, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Shamokin
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Shamokin, PA
Compared to Bethesda, Shamokin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower