Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 39.3% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,527 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Cary
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Cary, NC
Compared to Bethesda, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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