Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 32.0% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $31,259 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Dover
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Ellicott City, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower