Arlington, Texas vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 17.4% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,021 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Columbia
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Arlington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher