Sarasota, Florida vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 82.5% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $91,254 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Sarasota, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower