Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 4.7% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,633 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Silver Spring
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Ellicott City, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower