Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $107,939 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Cary
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Ellicott City, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower