Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 83.2% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,415 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower