Cost of Living Calculator - California, Maryland vs California, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 24.7% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,671 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in California, PA
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs California, PA
Compared to California, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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