Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,514 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Ellicott City, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower