Bethesda, Maryland vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 52.1% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $23,962 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Bethesda, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower