Ocean City, Maryland vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.5% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,232 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Ocean City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower