Rockville, Maryland vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 34.5% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,264 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Rockville, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher