Bel Air town (Harford County), Maryland vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 23.5% more expensive than Bel Air town (Harford County), Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,736 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air town (Harford County), Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Bel Air town (Harford County), Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Bel Air town (Harford County), Maryland
Bel Air Town (Harford County), MD vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Bel Air Town (Harford County), Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher