Ellicott City, Maryland vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 56.6% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $175,382 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Jose
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower