What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Bel Air South, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Bel Air South, Maryland?

A salary of $155,000 in Bel Air South, Maryland should increase to $173,806 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BEL AIR SOUTH vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 12.1% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $173,806 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Columbia
than in Bel Air South, Maryland

Bel Air South, MD vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Bel Air South, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

2.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bel Air South, MD vs. Columbia, MD

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