What is a pro or con of living in Bethesda, Marylandcompared to Richmond, California?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Bethesda.

What salary do I need to live in Bethesda, Maryland copmared to Richmond, California?

A salary of $260,000 in Richmond, California should increase to $310,413 in Bethesda, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. BETHESDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 19.4% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $310,413 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Richmond, California

Richmond, CA vs. Bethesda, MD

Compared to Richmond, Bethesda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.0% higher

Commute

3.3% lower

Health

28.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Richmond, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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