Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 4.2% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $151,765 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Ellicott City, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower