San Mateo, California vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 25.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $106,415 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bethesda
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to San Mateo, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower