Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 98.0% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,017 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower