Cost of Living Calculator - Ellicott City, Maryland vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 2.5% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,088 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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