Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 6.9% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,574 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, 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 Monterey
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  65.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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