Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 11.7% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $108,933 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Boston
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Ellicott City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher