Bethesda, Maryland vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 1.1% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,096 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher