Portland, Oregon vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 41.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $118,013 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Portland, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower