Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 28.2% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $141,659 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Glen Allen, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher