Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 48.3% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,133 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in California
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown, PA vs. California, MD
Compared to Johnstown, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  624.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher