Bethesda, Maryland vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 9.1% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $141,768 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Dana Point, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher