St. Louis, Missouri vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 127.1% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $79,480 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
591% more expensive in Bethesda
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to St. Louis, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.1% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  632.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher