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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Columbia, Maryland

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A salary of $104,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $132,832 in Columbia, Maryland

Philadelphia U.S. Avg. Columbia

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Cost of Living IndexesPhiladelphiaColumbia
Overall101129
Food119108
Housing69198
Utilities122110
Transportation102105
Health109101
Miscellaneous11494
100=national average

Columbia is 28% more expensive than Philadelphia.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 188% more expensive in Columbia.


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