Cary, North Carolina vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 20.4% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,526 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Cary, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher