Bethesda, Maryland vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 33.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,493 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fontana
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher