Laurel, Maryland vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 12.0% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,995 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Ellicott_City, MD
Compared to Laurel, Ellicott_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher