Bethesda, Maryland vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 24.8% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,390 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in East Los Angeles
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Bethesda, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher