Santa Clarita, California vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 6.9% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $46,542 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Santa Clarita, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher