Monterey, California vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 21.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $58,877 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Monterey, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  39.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher