Detroit, Michigan vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 111.7% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,345 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1397% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Detroit, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.7% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,478.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher