Cost of Living Calculator - Ellicott City, Maryland vs Lancaster, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 33.5% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,873 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott_City, MD vs Lancaster, PA
Compared to Ellicott_City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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