Highland Park, New Jersey vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 53.4% more expensive than Highland Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $153,431 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Highland Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Highland Park, New Jersey
Highland Park, NJ vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Highland Park, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower