West Ocean City, Maryland vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 49.6% more expensive than West Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,768 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than West Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Washington
than in West Ocean City, Maryland
West Ocean City, MD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to West Ocean City, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher