Norfolk, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 104.6% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,288 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Norfolk, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.6% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower