Falls Church, Virginia vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 11.8% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,593 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Falls Church, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower