Kettering, Ohio vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 123.0% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $142,746 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
449% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Kettering, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.0% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower