Columbia, Maryland vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 58.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $166,686 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Columbia, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower