Bethesda, Maryland vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 103.6% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $152,676 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher