Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 89.1% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $141,819 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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