Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Montecito, California


The cost of living in Montecito, California is 158.8% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $194,137 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Montecito
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Montecito, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Montecito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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