Iowa City, Iowa vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 57.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $133,836 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Iowa City, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher