Chicago, Illinois vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 27.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,880 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Chicago, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher