Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 13.8% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,603 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Ellicott City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower