Auburn, Washington vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 41.6% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,814 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Auburn, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.8% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower