Hoover, Alabama vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 29.7% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,825 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Hoover, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher