Bethesda, Maryland vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 6.3% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,168 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Bethesda, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher