Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 32.4% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,784 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Brookline, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher