Carmel, Indiana vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 64.0% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,009 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Carmel, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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