Damascus, Maryland vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 48.2% more expensive than Damascus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,112 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Damascus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Damascus, Maryland
Damascus, MD vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Damascus, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher