Mesa, Arizona vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 5.8% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,094 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Mesa, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% lower
      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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher