Seattle, Washington vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 11.9% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $447,676 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Seattle, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower