Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 113.2% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $383,700 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.2% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher