Laurel, Mississippi vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 90.7% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $95,347 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Laurel, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.7% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher