Bethesda, Maryland vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 15.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,492 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Paramus
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Bethesda, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher