Lewes, Delaware vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 17.4% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $58,675 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
111% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Ellicott_City, MD
Compared to Lewes, Ellicott_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher