Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Portola Valley, California


The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 192.3% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $146,166 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Portola_Valley, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Portola_Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.3% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher

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