Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Ellicott City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 68.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $23,793 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Palo Alto, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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