Bethesda, Maryland vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 16.0% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $203,048 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher