California, Maryland vs. Shady Side, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shady Side, Maryland is 8.3% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,462 in Shady Side, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shady Side, Maryland is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Shady Side
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Shady Side, MD
Compared to California, Shady Side is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher