Boston, Massachusetts vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 10.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $74,289 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Boston, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower