Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 34.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,217 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Raleigh, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher