Le Mars, Iowa vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 142.3% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,161 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Le Mars, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.3% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  111.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower