Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 21.3% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,659 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Fairfield, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower