Monterey, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 7.4% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $80,532 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Monterey, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  39.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower