Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 83.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $183,398 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher