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COLUMBIA vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$79,374
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
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Food
13.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
142.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.3% lower
Commute
19.4% higher
Health
0.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.7% lower
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