Santa Cruz, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 7.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $46,143 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bethesda
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Santa Cruz, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
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  7.7% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
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  Personal
  4.1% lower
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