Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 113.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $106,705 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Lafayette, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.4% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher