Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 137.4% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $118,710 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
571% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Erie, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.4% 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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,016.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower