Bethesda, OH vs Carey, OH

Bethesda is moderately more affordable than Carey, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Bethesda scores 62 compared to 66 for Carey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethesda is $739/month compared to $795/month in Carey — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bethesda is more affordable at $98,800 median vs $123,300.

Median household income in Bethesda is $33,606 compared to $68,056 in Carey (-50.6%). While Carey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethesda spend roughly 26.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Carey.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 52.4°F). Bethesda receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 33.8" in Carey.