Salem, New Hampshire vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 59.3% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $127,430 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Salem, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower