San Diego, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 17.1% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $81,958 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Bethesda
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to San Diego, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower