Cost of Living Calculator - Ellicott City, Maryland vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.1% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,469 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott_City, MD vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Ellicott_City, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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