Cost of Living Calculator - Ellicott City, Maryland vs Columbia, Missouri


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 34.6% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $130,808 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Ellicott City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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