Chicago, Illinois vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 74.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,916 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Chicago, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower