Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Bethesda, Maryland


The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 54.7% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $77,348 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Bethesda, MD
Compared to Santa Maria, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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