Bethesda, Maryland vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 1.7% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,175 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Bethesda, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  47.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher