Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 36.5% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,249 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Altoona, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher