Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 25.2% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,596 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Santa_Clara, CA
Compared to Bethesda, Santa_Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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