Bethesda, Maryland vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 105.3% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $153,954 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Bethesda, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher