Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Ellicott City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 50.5% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $24,757 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Foster City, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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