Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 55.1% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,571 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Bettendorf, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher