Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 31.9% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $263,802 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Irvine
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower