Index, Washington vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 79.5% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,771 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Index, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.5% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower