What is a pro or con of living in Ellicott City, Marylandcompared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Ellicott City.

What salary do I need to live in Ellicott City, Maryland copmared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,229 in Ellicott City, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST CHESTER vs. ELLICOTT CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 10.5% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,229 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Ellicott City, MD

Compared to West Chester, Ellicott City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

15.1% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

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