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


The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 19.5% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $89,621 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Modesto, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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