Bethesda, Maryland vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 28.5% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $289,217 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Bethesda, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  46.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher