Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 78.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,200 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Philadelphia, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.9% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  452.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower