Sterling, Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 41.6% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,814 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Sterling, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower