Benson, North Carolina vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 56.2% more expensive than Benson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,100 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Benson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Benson, North Carolina
Benson, NC vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Benson, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher