What is a pro or con of living in Bethesda, Marylandcompared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 1182% more expensive in Bethesda.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $135,694 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.

JOHNSTOWN vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 171.4% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $135,694 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1182% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, PA vs. Bethesda, MD

Compared to Johnstown, Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

171.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

26.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,292.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

52.4% higher

Health

14.1% lower

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Personal

0.2% higher

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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