Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 17.7% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $104,399 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Arlington
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Ellicott City, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower