Bethesda, Maryland vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 56.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $27,267 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Bethesda, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower