Bethesda, Maryland vs. Milpitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milpitas, California is 15.2% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,614 in Milpitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milpitas, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Milpitas
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Milpitas, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Milpitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher