Bethesda, Maryland vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 53.2% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $23,376 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Salem
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Bethesda, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher