Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tega Cay, South Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,479 in Tega Cay, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tega Cay, South Carolina is cheaper than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Tega Cay
than in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott_City, MD vs. Tega_Cay, SC
Compared to Ellicott_City, Tega_Cay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower