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Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 29.9% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $779,531 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bethesda, San Francisco is:
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  29.9% higher
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  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
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  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
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  Personal
  20.3% higher
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