Population
Brookhaven
57,224
North Bethesda
49,498
Median Income
Brookhaven
$117,448
North Bethesda
$128,970
Home Value
Brookhaven
$660,300
North Bethesda
$712,100
Rent
Brookhaven
$1,789
North Bethesda
$2,161
Crime Rate
Brookhaven
N/A
North Bethesda
N/A
Cost of Living
Brookhaven
183.6
North Bethesda
203.0
Avg Temp
Brookhaven
N/A
North Bethesda
N/A
Unemployment
Brookhaven
3.6%
North Bethesda
3.5%
How Similar Are Brookhaven & North Bethesda?
North Bethesda is Brookhaven's #1 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Brookhaven
57,224
North Bethesda
49,498
Brookhaven has a 14% larger population than North Bethesda.
Political Leaning
Brookhaven
17.1%
North Bethesda
21.9%
Both cities lean Democratic, but North Bethesda has a stronger Democratic lean (22% difference).
Unemployment
Brookhaven
3.6%
North Bethesda
3.5%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Brookhaven
$117,448
North Bethesda
$128,970
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Brookhaven
$660,300
North Bethesda
$712,100
Both cities have similar home values — just a 7% difference.
Education
Brookhaven
49.9%
North Bethesda
55.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Brookhaven
56.9%
North Bethesda
56.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 0% difference.
Cost of Living
Brookhaven
183.6
North Bethesda
203.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 10% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Brookhaven and North Bethesda share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Brookhaven
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North Bethesda
North Bethesda leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Brookhaven leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDBrookhaven has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,820 vs $2,246 in North Bethesda (19% lower). Brookhaven has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,660 vs $2,015 in North Bethesda (18% lower). Brookhaven scores 254.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 287.2 in North Bethesda.
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Housing Market — Brookhaven leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Bethesda has a vacancy rate of 5.7% compared to 11.8% in Brookhaven. Brookhaven has a single-family homes of 50.9% compared to 39.8% in North Bethesda. Brookhaven has a median rent of $1,789 vs $2,161 in North Bethesda (17% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — North Bethesda leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Bethesda has a poverty rate of 5.7% compared to 10.2% in Brookhaven. Brookhaven has a government sector of 46.5% compared to 34.5% in North Bethesda. Brookhaven: 34,542 vs North Bethesda: 28,774 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — North Bethesda leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Bethesda has a bachelor's degree or higher of 55.0% compared to 49.9% in Brookhaven. North Bethesda has a high school diploma or higher of 60.8% compared to 55.5% in Brookhaven.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBrookhaven has a population of 57,224, about 1.2x the size of North Bethesda (49,498). Brookhaven skews younger with a median age of 34.7 vs 40.2.
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Brookhaven
North Bethesda
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBrookhaven: 5 vs North Bethesda: 4 for with emergency services. North Bethesda: 2.5 vs Brookhaven: 2.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — North Bethesda leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Bethesda has a bicycle of 0.3% compared to 0.1% in Brookhaven. North Bethesda has a public transit of 12.8% compared to 4.2% in Brookhaven. Brookhaven has a drive alone of 58.6% compared to 46.9% in North Bethesda.
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