Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 4.6% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $113,003 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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