Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 7.9% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $97,145 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Ellicott City, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower