Bethesda, Maryland vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 36.7% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,259 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Downingtown
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Downingtown, PA
Compared to Bethesda, Downingtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher