Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 9.1% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,918 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower