Columbia, Maryland vs. North Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bethesda, Maryland is 17.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,833 in North Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in North Bethesda
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. North Bethesda, MD
Compared to Columbia, North Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower