Bethesda, Maryland vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 130.5% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $1,382,748 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  130.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
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  Personal
  5.7% higher
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