Bethesda, Maryland vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 8.4% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $178,794 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  8.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
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  Personal
  4.3% higher
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