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


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 76.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $17,693 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to Palo Alto, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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