Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 30.0% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,495 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Richmond
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Ellicott City, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower