Asheville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 11.9% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,583 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Columbia
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Asheville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher