Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Ellicott City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 12.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $65,984 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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