Rumford, Maine vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 155.5% more expensive than Rumford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $229,959 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rumford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Rumford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
531% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Rumford, Maine
Rumford, ME vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Rumford, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.5% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  836.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher