Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 26.1% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $73,937 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bethesda
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Short Hills, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower