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

Median Home Cost is 182% more expensive in North Bethesda.

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

A salary of $69,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $113,666 in North 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. NORTH BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. North Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bethesda, Maryland is 64.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $113,666 in North Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North 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
182% more expensive in North Bethesda
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. North Bethesda, MD

Compared to Columbia, North Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

223.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

74.1% higher

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% lower

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. North Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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