West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 51.1% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $453,258 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Bethesda
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to West Chester, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower