Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 8.7% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $81,532 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Alpharetta, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher