Apex, North Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 65.8% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,877 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Apex, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher