Dale City, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 61.5% more expensive than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,109 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Dale City, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower