Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Kensington, New York


The cost of living in Kensington, New York is 43.3% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,672 in Kensington, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, New York is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Kensington
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Kensington, NY
Compared to Bethesda, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% higher
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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