San Jose, California vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 36.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $130,914 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to San Jose, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher