Zip 20814 (Bethesda, MD) Cost of Living


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Bethesda cost of living score
138.5
More expensive
38.5% higher
than the US average
23.9% higher
than the Maryland average
Bethesda (zip 20814), Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.5% higher than the U.S. average and 23.9% lower than the average for Maryland.

Zip 20814 (Bethesda, MD)

Housing costs in Bethesda?
A typical home costs $808,600, which is 139.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 108.3% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bethesda costs $2,180 per month, which is 34.6% more than the national average of $1,620 and 16.5% more than the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Bethesda?
To live comfortably in Bethesda (zip 20814), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $154,800 for a family, and $76,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bethesda?
Bethesda, MD 20814 has a high cost of living, with the median home value being $873,000. The monthly rental costs are also high, ranging from $2,000 for a one bedroom apartment to upwards of $3,500 for a three bedroom place. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other necessities can be quite expensive in this area. It is important to factor in these costs when considering relocation to Bethesda.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBethesdaMarylandUnited States
  138.5111.8100.0
  116.9105.2100
  86.884.2100.0
  290.9124.1100.0
  $808,600$388,100$338,100
  109.4%105.6%100.0%
  128.5119.3100.0
  149.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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