Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 88.4% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $282,629 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Ellicott City, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower