Stockton, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 62.5% more expensive than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $81,228 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Stockton, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower