Traverse City, Michigan vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 93.8% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $145,356 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Traverse City, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower