Boston, Massachusetts vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 33.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,919 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Boston, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower