Arvada, Colorado vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 10.2% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $122,162 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Columbia
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Arvada, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher