Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 94.6% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,306 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Wilmington, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.6% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher