Santa Monica, California vs. North Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bethesda, Maryland is 48.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $76,793 in North Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in North Bethesda
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. North Bethesda, MD
Compared to Santa Monica, North Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower