Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Homewood, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Alabama is 16.8% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $4,158,776 in Homewood, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Alabama is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Homewood
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Homewood, AL
Compared to Ellicott City, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower