Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 30.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,692 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Columbia
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Albuquerque, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher