Bethesda, Maryland vs. Oceanside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 22.2% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $38,898 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Oceanside
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Oceanside, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher