Bethesda, Maryland vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,545 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Seattle
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bethesda, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher