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CARY vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is
64.7%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$82,368
in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Cary, Bethesda is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
64.7% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
128.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.2% higher
Commute
49.1% higher
Health
8.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.5% higher
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