West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Ellicott City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellicott City, Maryland is 27.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,565 in Ellicott City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellicott City, Maryland is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Ellicott City
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Ellicott City, MD
Compared to West Palm Beach, Ellicott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher