Houston, Texas vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 96.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,392 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Houston, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.6% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower