Bethesda, Maryland vs. Destin, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Destin, Florida is 35.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,188 in Destin, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Destin, Florida is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Destin
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Destin, FL
Compared to Bethesda, Destin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher