Birmingham, Alabama vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 148.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $694,637 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
958% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Birmingham, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.1% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,193.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher