Cost of Living Calculator - Pacific Grove, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 40.9% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $29,545 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Columbia
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Pacific Grove, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  39.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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