Alexandria, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 15.7% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,731 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbia
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Alexandria, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
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  Personal
  7.9% higher
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