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BALTIMORE vs. COLUMBIA
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Baltimore, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is
29.6%
more expensive
than Baltimore, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$149,009
in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is
more expensive
than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Columbia
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Baltimore, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
205.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.2% higher
Commute
13.3% lower
Health
2.2% higher
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Personal
21.7% higher
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