Bethesda, Maryland vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 20.2% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,789 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher