What is a pro or con of living in Ellicott City, Marylandcompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 17% cheaper in Ellicott City.

What salary do I need to live in Ellicott City, Maryland copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $130,000 in Arlington, Virginia could decrease to $110,452 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.

ARLINGTON vs. ELLICOTT CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 15.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $110,452 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. Ellicott City, MD

Compared to Arlington, Ellicott City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% higher

Commute

11.4% lower

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. Ellicott City, MD

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