Franklin, Tennessee vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 35.6% more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $122,036 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Franklin, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower