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BETHESDA vs. LAKE FOREST
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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Lake Forest, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is
12.2%
cheaper
than Bethesda, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$65,855
in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is
cheaper
than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lake Forest
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Lake Forest is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
12.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
15.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.1% lower
Commute
13.4% lower
Health
7.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.9% higher
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