New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 84.8% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,421 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Bethesda
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to New Orleans, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.8% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher