Davis, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 21.9% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $36,584 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Davis, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower