What is a pro or con of living in Bethesda, Marylandcompared to Frederick, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 162% more expensive in Bethesda.

What salary do I need to live in Bethesda, Maryland copmared to Frederick, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Frederick, Maryland should increase to $86,068 in 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.

FREDERICK vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Frederick, Maryland vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 72.1% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,068 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick, MD vs. Bethesda, MD

Compared to Frederick, Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.1% higher

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Renter

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

198.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

31.3% higher

Health

2.4% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Frederick, Maryland vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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