New Bern, North Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 126.3% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $192,325 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Bethesda
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to New Bern, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.3% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  99.4% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher