Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 26.6% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $94,976 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Fort Lee, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower