Cost of Living Calculator - Ellicott City, Maryland vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 48.2% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $111,163 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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