Fairfax, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 26.7% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,704 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Fairfax, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
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  26.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
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  Personal
  12.3% lower
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