Washington, District of Columbia vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 32.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $88,134 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Washington, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower