South Bend, Indiana vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 150.4% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $102,664 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
562% more expensive in Bethesda
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to South Bend, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.4% 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
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher