Cost of Living Calculator - Ellicott City, Maryland vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.4% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,943 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Salem
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs Salem, OR
Compared to Ellicott City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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