Pasadena, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 1.1% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $50,538 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Pasadena, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower