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BETHESDA vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Palo Alto, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is
130.5%
more expensive
than Bethesda, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$1,382,748
in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is
more expensive
than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Palo Alto is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
130.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
248.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.8% lower
Commute
9.2% higher
Health
24.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% higher
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