Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 71.2% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $124,999 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower