Cost of Living Calculator - Fayetteville, Arkansas vs Bethesda, Maryland


The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 104.6% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $153,431 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs Bethesda, MD
Compared to Fayetteville, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.6% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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