Bethesda, Maryland vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 47.5% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $26,251 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Bethesda, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher