Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 3.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,692 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Ellicott City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to Scottsdale, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher