What is a pro or con of living in Bethesda, Marylandcompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 425% more expensive in Bethesda.

What salary do I need to live in Bethesda, Maryland copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $32,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $71,120 in Bethesda, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 122.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,120 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Bethesda, MD

Compared to Columbia, Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

519.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

68.6% higher

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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