Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 88.4% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,183 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Charlotte, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher