Bethesda, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 29.5% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,250 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Portland
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bethesda, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher