Cost of Living Calculator - South Charleston, West Virginia vs Bethesda, Maryland


The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 131.6% more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $115,783 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
635% more expensive in Bethesda
than in South Charleston, West Virginia
South Charleston, WV vs Bethesda, MD
Compared to South Charleston, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.6% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  719.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  36.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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