Stamford, Connecticut vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 33.3% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $1,199,574 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Stamford, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower