Roanoke, Virginia vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 64.4% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,216 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Roanoke, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.5% higher