California, MD Cost of Living


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California cost of living score
107
More expensive
7.0% higher
than the US average
4.3% lower
than the Maryland average
California, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.0% higher than the U.S. average and 4.3% higher than the average for Maryland.

California, MD

Housing costs in California?
A typical home costs $338,700, which is 0.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.7% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in California costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford California?
To live comfortably in California, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about California?
The cost of living in California, MD is higher than the national average. The median home value in this area is around $305,000 and the median monthly rent is around $1,500 for a two-bedroom apartment. The cost of groceries, transportation, and utilities are all slightly above the national average as well. All in all, California, MD can be an expensive place to live, although it offers many recreational activities and attractions to enjoy that make up for it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCaliforniaMarylandUnited States
  107.0111.8100.0
  106.8105.2100
  81.484.2100.0
  109.8124.1100.0
  $338,700$388,100$338,100
  108.5%105.6%100.0%
  94.2119.3100.0
  100.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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