Mountain View, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 32.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $50,520 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bethesda
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Mountain View, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower