What is a pro or con of living in Ellicott City, Marylandcompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Ellicott City.

What salary do I need to live in Ellicott City, Maryland copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $140,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $195,346 in Ellicott City, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MECHANICSBURG vs. ELLICOTT CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 39.5% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $195,346 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Ellicott City, MD

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Ellicott City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

26.3% higher

Health

22.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Ellicott City, MD

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