Bethesda, Maryland vs. West Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 46.4% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $26,810 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in West Ocean City
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Bethesda, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher