Bethesda, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 14.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,164 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in San Diego
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bethesda, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher