| | Towson, MD | Ellicott City, MD | United States |
| Overall | 104.5 | 127.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.0 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Health | 85.2 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 140.3 | 203.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $427,300 | $617,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 10,850.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.4 | 108.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 120.6 | 151.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Towson 
3 Reviews
Because Towson university is right here, and we're not too far from downtown Baltimore, there are many bus lines running in the area. The problem though is they rarely More
Crowded, crime on the rise , very expensive and tax More
My wife and I have lived in Towson for seven and a half years. It has many of the things we want in a community but it is not our dream place to live. We would like a More
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Reviews for Ellicott City 4 Reviews
Ellicott City has many great More
Plenty of jobs in Washington, DC. and Baltimore areas. Low unemployment. Education and recreation is a top priority with most families here. Relatively high standard of More
Ellicott City, MD is west of Baltimore City, north of Washington, DC, east of Frederick, MD. We are close to BWI, and DC airports. There are a couple of big malls for More
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