Salem, Oregon vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 83.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $132,047 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Salem, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher