Zip 20817 (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 20817), 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 20817 (Bethesda, MD)

Housing costs in Bethesda?
A typical home costs $1,102,300, which is 226.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 184.0% more expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bethesda costs $2,530 per month, which is 56.2% more than the national average of $1,620 and 28.1% more than the state average of $1,820.

Can I afford Bethesda?
To live comfortably in Bethesda (zip 20817), Maryland, a minimum annual income of $211,320 for a family, and $88,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bethesda?
The cost of living in 20817 Bethesda, MD is higher than the national average. The median home value is over $800,000 and rent averages around $2,000 a month. Groceries and utility bills also tend to be more expensive here than in other parts of the country. While salaries are slightly higher in this area compared to others, the overall cost of living can still be a strain on individuals and families alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBethesdaMarylandUnited States
  138.5111.8100.0
  118.6105.2100
  86.884.2100.0
  371.3124.1100.0
  $1,102,300$388,100$338,100
  109.4%105.6%100.0%
  131.1119.3100.0
  149.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Since we are a suburb of D.C., people are involved in politics. Our county has more Democrats and leans  More

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