Bristol, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 142.6% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $218,372 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Bristol, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.6% higher
      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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  654.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher