Pleasanton, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 18.0% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $91,890 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bethesda
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Pleasanton, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower