Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 5.0% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,485 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Silver Spring, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher