Waterloo, Iowa vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 160.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $1,108,542 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
786% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Waterloo, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.8% 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
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  799.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  100.3% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher