Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 30.4% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,778 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Ellicott City, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  35.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower