Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southport, North Carolina is 28.3% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,001 in Southport, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southport, North Carolina is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Southport
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD vs. Southport, NC
Compared to Ellicott City, Southport 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower