College Park, Maryland vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 13.4% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,689 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to College Park, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher