Olympia, Washington vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 67.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,069 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Olympia, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower