Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean City, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 166.3% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,523 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Ocean City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  91.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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