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

Median Home Cost is 182% more expensive in Bethesda.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Macungie, Pennsylvania should increase to $89,005 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.

MACUNGIE vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Macungie, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 78.0% more expensive than Macungie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $89,005 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Macungie, Pennsylvania

Macungie, PA vs. Bethesda, MD

Compared to Macungie, Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

341.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

32.1% higher

Health

15.2% lower

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Personal

3.6% lower

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Macungie, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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