Olathe, Kansas vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 33.2% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,586 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Olathe, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher