Scarborough, Maine vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 52.1% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $273,717 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Scarborough, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower