Berkeley, California vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 42.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,808 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Berkeley, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher