Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 28.3% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,834 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Ellicott City, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower